Bindi Irwin Opens Up About Endometriosis Battle and Healing Journey

The wildlife warrior—and daughter of the late Steve Irwin—recently shared a deeply honest update on her long road with endometriosis. After a decade of debilitating pain, two surgeries that removed 51 lesions (plus a cyst and her appendix!), and years of feeling “utterly ashamed,” she says she’s now “genuinely healing” and “beginning to recognize myself again.”

“It Wasn’t Just Part of Being a Woman”

For years, Bindi says, she was told her pain was simply something women “experience,” and internalized that shame. As a teenager and into adulthood, she felt “lesser,” “hurt,” and “weak.” That’s not “just part of being a woman”—and Bindi is telling us all that loud and clear now.

Spotlight on Stigma

With that update, she reignited a global conversation about endometriosis—a condition that affects 1 in 10 women and can cause life-disrupting pain and infertility. “We need to take away the stigma of talking about women’s health,” she urged her 5.7 million Instagram followers, calling for open discussions and real change worldwide.

A Hard-Won Recovery

After 13 years of searching for answers, Bindi has come out the other side. She says she can finally handle everyday life “without wanting to throw up or pass out.” That’s major, especially given she’s also raising her daughter, Grace Warrior (born 2021), running Australia Zoo with her family, and carving her path as a conservation icon.

Bindi Irwin is more than a wildlife warrior—she’s a powerful voice for women’s health and healing. Her vulnerability shines a light on an issue too few address, but many experience. We see you, Bindi. And your strength is inspiring.