Bindi Irwin wants those struggling with their health to stay strong.
Gala Dinner in Honor of Steve Irwin
The Irwin’s family gathered at a gala dinner in honor of Bindi Irwin’s late father Steve Irwin. The dinner gala was arranged at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. During the gala dinner Bindi Irwin spoke to the People about her emotional trauma caused by her endometriosis diagnosis. The young 24 years old Bindi Irwin shares her experience and what she said scroll down to know about it.
Bindi Irwin, Endometriosis and Emotions
You have to advocate for yourself. You can't take no for an answer because a lot of times I know I found it for 10 years. You feel so defeated when you can't find an answer. And it's really scary.
Bindi Irwin Scan and Surgery
I know with endometriosis; the sad thing is that it often doesn't show up on any scans. I got every scan under the sun, and nothing showed up. It wasn't until I had that exploratory surgery that they knew what was going on.
Bindi Irwin Self Motivated
Bindi is self motivated and wants fans to stay positive in such situations. She added, you have to stay strong and surround yourself with people who love you and will be there for you no matter what. Because it's really scary when you don't have answers.
Bindi Irwin’s Mother Sympathizes
You can feel very lonely. You can feel very isolated, but you have to hold on and you have to keep searching for answers no matter what. It is extremely important.
Bindi Irwin Explains Social Trauma
I think that we live in such a day and age where there's so much information, and yet it's so easy to feel alone, which is really, really difficult. So find the people who will love you unconditionally and never give up that hope because it's so important to advocate for yourself and make this the year of your health.
Bindi Irwin Shares History of Endometriosis
Bindi told that she wasn’t aware of the disease but she first started "noticing" symptoms at age 14 years old and bears an unexplainable extreme fatigue, nausea and pain — which grew more intense after giving birth to her daughter Grace in 2021.
How Bindi Irwin Got Clue from Friend
Irwin’s friend Leslie shared her story of endometriosis journey, with their symptoms matching up that she realized what she had. She decided to have surgery in December over the holidays, where they found 37 lesions and a cyst on her ovary, removing the latter.
Bindi Irwin Thanks Fans
She concluded by thanking her fans for their interest and questions on her painful journey. She said I hope this video may shed some light on my story to help you or someone you know battling with this disease.
What is Endometriosis?
Endometriosis, the reproductive condition in which uterine tissue grows outside of the uterus, causing cramping and chronic pain.
