Bindi Irwin Says Her Appendix and '51 Endometriosis Lesions' Were Removed in Latest Health Update
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Bindi Irwin revealed she underwent two extensive surgeries
She had 51 endometriosis lesions, a chocolate cyst, and her appendix removed, Irwin said in a health update via Instagram on Wednesday, Aug. 13
She first revealed her diagnosis in 2023
Bindi Irwin shared a health update regarding her endometriosis journey.
On Wednesday, Aug. 13, Irwin, 27, posted a selfie on Instagram after recovering from two major surgeries. In the caption, she revealed that she had "51 endometriosis lesions, a chocolate cyst, and my appendix" removed across two surgeries.
"My hernia from giving birth that was unzipping - was taken care of," she added.
She elaborated, "I can FINALLY say that I'm feeling better. Genuinely healing. I can function in everyday life without wanting to throw up or pass out from the pain. Slowly, slowly gaining my strength back."
Irwin then detailed the emotional toll her condition has taken on her life since she was diagnosed 13 years ago.
"I cannot express the gravity of my emotions as I am beginning to recognise myself again," she wrote.
The environmental conservationist then went on to call out the stigma surrounding women's reproductive healthcare – in particular, the pain of endometriosis.
"I felt utterly ashamed as a teenager and young adult being told that my pain was just part of being a woman. I felt lesser. I felt hurt. I felt weak," she recalled.
In a call to action, Irwin wrote, "That is not ok. Young girls and women shouldn't feel alone with pain in the driver's seat of their lives. We need to take away the stigma of talking about women's health. It's time to have open discussions and make change on a global scale."
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In May, Irwin missed the annual Steve Irwin Gala after her appendix ruptured.
"I just wanted you to know that I am on the road to recovery, one step at a time. I am so lucky to have so much love in my life from my beautiful family," Irwin wrote in an Instagram caption at the time. "Sending love and light your way and we'll get through this.'
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Bindi first revealed her endometriosis diagnosis on Instagram in March 2023, explaining that she had gone through 10 years of debilitating symptoms. Bindi and her husband Chandler Powell are parents to 4-year-old daughter Grace.
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