Bindi Irwin reveals surprising health update—here’s what she wants you to know about this serious disease
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Bindi Irwin, beloved daughter of the late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin and a passionate wildlife conservationist in her own right, has shared a deeply personal and emotional update on her ongoing health journey.
After years of chronic pain and uncertainty, Bindi has finally found some relief—and she’s using her experience to shine a light on a condition that affects millions of women worldwide: endometriosis.
For more than 13 years, Bindi endured unexplained pain, confusion, and frustration. Like so many women, her symptoms were often dismissed or misunderstood.
'I felt utterly ashamed as a teenager and young adult being told that my pain was just part of being a woman,' she wrote candidly on Instagram. 'I felt lesser. I felt hurt. I felt weak. That is not OK.'
It wasn’t until 2023 that Bindi finally received a diagnosis: endometriosis, a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of it, causing pain, inflammation, and sometimes fertility issues.
For Bindi, the diagnosis was both a relief and a call to action.
Bindi’s journey didn’t end with a diagnosis. In a heartfelt update, she revealed that she’s undergone not one, but two surgeries with renowned endometriosis specialist Dr. Seckin.
During these procedures, doctors removed 51 endometriosis lesions, a 'chocolate cyst' (a type of ovarian cyst associated with the disease), and her appendix. They also repaired a hernia that had developed after the birth of her daughter, Grace Warrior.
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'I can FINALLY say that I’m feeling better. Genuinely healing,' Bindi shared, her relief and gratitude evident. After years of feeling like a shadow of herself, she’s now able to 'function' again and is beginning to 'recognise myself.'
Bindi’s health struggles have had a ripple effect on her family. She missed the annual Steve Irwin Gala in May after an emergency surgery for a ruptured appendix.
Her brother, Robert Irwin, explained her absence, saying, 'She’s going to be OK, but surgery—out of all the things we were ready for, that was not one of them. She’s just come out the other side of endometriosis and now the appendix goes. Health is so important—it really is.'
Despite these setbacks, Bindi remains a devoted mum to four-year-old Grace Warrior and a loving wife to Chandler Powell.
Endometriosis affects at least one in nine Australian women, yet it often goes undiagnosed for years. The stigma and lack of awareness around women’s health issues can leave many feeling isolated and invalidated.
Source: Good Morning America / Youtube.
Bindi is determined to change that. 'I’m keen to get rid of the stigma around conversations about women’s health and health care,' she says.
By sharing her story, Bindi is encouraging others to seek answers, trust their instincts, and demand better care. Her message is clear: persistent pain is not 'just part of being a woman,' and no one should feel ashamed for seeking help.
For those unfamiliar, endometriosis is a chronic condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, often on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and other pelvic organs.
Symptoms can include severe period pain, pelvic pain, fatigue, and sometimes infertility. Treatment options range from pain management and hormone therapy to surgery, as in Bindi’s case.
Bindi’s journey is a powerful reminder that you are not alone. Whether you’re dealing with endometriosis, another chronic condition, or simply struggling to get answers about your health, there is hope—and there is help.
Read more: Radio host makes shocking claim about women's health—expert responds!
Have you or someone you know experienced a long road to a diagnosis? How do you feel about the stigma surrounding women’s health issues? We’d love to hear your thoughts and stories in the comments below!
After years of chronic pain and uncertainty, Bindi has finally found some relief—and she’s using her experience to shine a light on a condition that affects millions of women worldwide: endometriosis.
For more than 13 years, Bindi endured unexplained pain, confusion, and frustration. Like so many women, her symptoms were often dismissed or misunderstood.
'I felt utterly ashamed as a teenager and young adult being told that my pain was just part of being a woman,' she wrote candidly on Instagram. 'I felt lesser. I felt hurt. I felt weak. That is not OK.'
It wasn’t until 2023 that Bindi finally received a diagnosis: endometriosis, a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of it, causing pain, inflammation, and sometimes fertility issues.
For Bindi, the diagnosis was both a relief and a call to action.
Bindi Irwin has shared an emotional health update, revealing she’s had her appendix and 51 endometriosis lesions removed across two surgeries. Image source: Entertainment Tonight / Youtube.
Bindi’s journey didn’t end with a diagnosis. In a heartfelt update, she revealed that she’s undergone not one, but two surgeries with renowned endometriosis specialist Dr. Seckin.
During these procedures, doctors removed 51 endometriosis lesions, a 'chocolate cyst' (a type of ovarian cyst associated with the disease), and her appendix. They also repaired a hernia that had developed after the birth of her daughter, Grace Warrior.
Source: Entertainment Tonight / Youtube.
'I can FINALLY say that I’m feeling better. Genuinely healing,' Bindi shared, her relief and gratitude evident. After years of feeling like a shadow of herself, she’s now able to 'function' again and is beginning to 'recognise myself.'
Bindi’s health struggles have had a ripple effect on her family. She missed the annual Steve Irwin Gala in May after an emergency surgery for a ruptured appendix.
Her brother, Robert Irwin, explained her absence, saying, 'She’s going to be OK, but surgery—out of all the things we were ready for, that was not one of them. She’s just come out the other side of endometriosis and now the appendix goes. Health is so important—it really is.'
Despite these setbacks, Bindi remains a devoted mum to four-year-old Grace Warrior and a loving wife to Chandler Powell.
Endometriosis affects at least one in nine Australian women, yet it often goes undiagnosed for years. The stigma and lack of awareness around women’s health issues can leave many feeling isolated and invalidated.
Source: Good Morning America / Youtube.
Bindi is determined to change that. 'I’m keen to get rid of the stigma around conversations about women’s health and health care,' she says.
By sharing her story, Bindi is encouraging others to seek answers, trust their instincts, and demand better care. Her message is clear: persistent pain is not 'just part of being a woman,' and no one should feel ashamed for seeking help.
For those unfamiliar, endometriosis is a chronic condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, often on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and other pelvic organs.
Symptoms can include severe period pain, pelvic pain, fatigue, and sometimes infertility. Treatment options range from pain management and hormone therapy to surgery, as in Bindi’s case.
Bindi’s journey is a powerful reminder that you are not alone. Whether you’re dealing with endometriosis, another chronic condition, or simply struggling to get answers about your health, there is hope—and there is help.
Read more: Radio host makes shocking claim about women's health—expert responds!
Have you or someone you know experienced a long road to a diagnosis? How do you feel about the stigma surrounding women’s health issues? We’d love to hear your thoughts and stories in the comments below!
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