Bindi Irwin’s ‘inecapable’ pain was dismissed before endometriosis diagnosis: ‘I was so scared’ when she discovered her endometriosis.

As Bindi Irwin recovers from endometriosis surgery, she is a “brand new” person.

During 10 years of testing for all kinds of illnesses, Irwin, 25, was dismissed by doctors due to her “inescapable” pain.

According to People magazine, Irwin, daughter of the late Steve “Crocodile Hunter” Irwin, was tested for everything. Every tropical disease, Lyme disease, cancer, you name it. I had every blood test and scan there is.”

It’s so hard because you feel unable to escape,” she said. If you don’t know what’s wrong with you, then when people tell you ‘it’s all in your head’ or ‘you’re hormonal’ or ‘just have a cup of tea, lay down,’ you feel so alone because there are no answers.”

She experienced pain in August 2022 that left her doubled over in the fetal position, according to the outlet. Due to the incident, Irwin underwent a laparoscopy.

Since we had run out of everything else to test for, Irwin was worried they wouldn’t find anything. “When doctors and various people tell you there’s nothing wrong, you start to believe it. That leaves you in a strange place of self-doubt, fear, and insecurity.

In March, Irwin revealed that she had endometriosis. A photo of the Australian zookeeper in a hospital gown was shared on Instagram, explaining she had undergone surgery to ease the pain she had endured for more than ten years.

Doctors found 37 lesions during the surgery, some of which were very deep and difficult to remove, as well as a chocolate cyst.

The Mayo Clinic defines endometriosis as a condition in which cells similar to the lining of the uterus, or endometrium, grow outside the womb. In addition to affecting fertility and menstruation, endometriosis can cause severe pain in the pelvic region, encircling the ovaries and fallopian tubes.

The National Institutes of Health describes chocolate cysts as cystic lesions in the ovaries filled with dark brown endometrial fluid. Having endometriomas indicates a more severe stage of endometriosis, according to the organization.