Bindi Irwin talks about her 10-year battle with endometriosis

“The confirmation of years of pain is indescribable,” Irwin wrote.

Queensland, Australia. On Tuesday, Bindi Irwin revealed on Instagram that she had undergone surgery for endometriosis after experiencing pain and other symptoms for the past decade.

Steve Irwin’s 24-year-old daughter said she was worried about public disclosure of her story but wanted to help those who could remain silent.

According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, endometriosis is a condition that affects about 11 percent of women in which uterine lining tissue grows outside of the uterus. Symptoms include very painful cramps and fertility problems.

“Going into surgery was scary, but I knew I couldn’t live like me,” Irwin wrote. “Every part of my life was falling apart in pain.”

Doctors found 37 lesions and one ovarian endometrioma, or “chocolate cyst,” Irwin said. She noted that some doctors initially ignored her symptoms and wanted to share her story to encourage other women who may be struggling to find a cure.

“Let this be your confirmation that your pain is real and you deserve help,” she said.

Irvine added that while “things may look good from the outside looking out the window of someone’s life”, this is not always the case.

“Please pause before asking me (or any woman) when we will have more children. After everything my body has been through, I am immensely grateful to have our gorgeous daughter. She feels like a miracle to our family,” wrote Irwin.

Irwin and her husband Chandler Powell had a daughter, Grace, almost two years ago.

Powell posted a message in support of his wife.

“You are my inspiration to be as strong as I can be in every aspect of life. Seeing you overcome pain to care for our family and continue our conservation work while being absolutely riddled with endometriosis is something that will inspire me forever,” he said. “The biggest gift is knowing that you are on the other side of surgery and completely free of endometriosis. I can’t wait to start this new chapter of life with you.”

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