Bindi Irwin opened up about her years-long health battle, which causes her “inescapable pain.”
The Australian conservationist, 27, shared throwback photos from her hospital bed, detailing her terrifying battle with endometriosis.
“In the last three years, I’ve had over 50 endometriosis lesions cut out of my body,” Bindi wrote on Instagram. “A chocolate cyst that was adhering my ovary to my side was removed. An appendectomy and a hernia repair. I’ve felt indescribable, inescapable pain.”
The “Dancing With the Stars” winner added that she tried to keep her “invisible illness” to herself after being told by doctors that it was just “part of being a woman.”
“I spent 10 years being undiagnosed,” Bindi continued. “As a teenager and young woman, I felt weak and deeply insecure. I was trapped in my own body.”
Bindi Irwin Raises Awareness About ‘Invisible Disease’
In the same post, Bindi encouraged others to be more aware of this “invisible disease.”
“March is endometriosis awareness month. As this month comes to a close, I urge everyone to remember this invisible disease each and every day,” she continued. “To lend support, compassion, and grace towards the millions who suffer. It’s up to all of us to raise awareness, not just for endometriosis but for women’s health as a whole. No one deserves to suffer in silence.”
Bindi first opened up about her condition in 2023. In August 2025, she confirmed that she’s “feeling better” and “genuinely healing.”
“Young girls and women shouldn’t feel alone with pain in the driver’s seat of their lives,” she wrote at the time. “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.”
Fans & Family Show Their Love & Support
Fans and loved ones took to the comments to show their love and support for Bindi.
Bindi’s mother, Terri Irwin, wrote, “I am so proud of you for sharing your journey, Bindi. I have learned that it is important for women to seek out a surgeon who performs excision surgery instead of ablation. Everyone deserves to live without pain!”
Her husband, Chandler Powell, commented, “Strongest person I know. So proud to be your husband.”
Robert Irwin’s “DWTS” partner, Witney Carson, wrote, “You’re so brave! I’m so proud of you.”
A fan added, “You’re an amazing advocate, Bindi! Thank you for sharing your very personal journey with the whole world. Your vulnerability is a huge strength.”
