Bindi Irwin has shared that over the past three years, she has undergone multiple surgeries to remove more than 50 lesions caused by Endometriosis, describing the pain as overwhelming and constant.
In a March 30 Instagram post marking Endometriosis Awareness Month, the 27-year-old conservationist encouraged people to continue recognizing this often invisible illness. She revealed that, in addition to the lesions, doctors removed a “chocolate cyst” that had fused her ovary to her body, and she also had her appendix removed and underwent hernia repair.
Irwin explained that she endured years of intense pain while trying to keep her condition private, especially after being told by doctors that her symptoms were simply a normal part of being a woman. It took her a decade to finally receive a diagnosis.
She is far from alone—according to the World Health Organization, diagnosing endometriosis can take between 4 and 12 years, and the condition affects about 190 million women globally. Although treatments exist to ease symptoms, there is currently no cure. The condition involves tissue similar to the uterine lining growing outside the uterus, and one particularly painful symptom is the so-called “chocolate cyst,” an ovarian cyst filled with old blood.
Beyond the physical pain, Irwin also spoke about the emotional impact of living without answers. She said that during her teenage years and early adulthood, she felt vulnerable, insecure, and disconnected from her own body.
Irwin was eventually diagnosed shortly after the birth of her daughter, Grace, whom she shares with her husband, Chandler Powell. She later said that receiving proper treatment transformed her life, allowing her to live more normally without constant nausea or pain.
Before her diagnosis, she underwent extensive testing for numerous conditions, including serious illnesses, but no clear answers emerged.
In her post, Irwin emphasized the importance of raising awareness not only for endometriosis but for women’s health overall. She urged those experiencing pain to seek help, trust themselves, and not give up, reminding them that they deserve to be heard and supported.
