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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Health
Marie Joy Toledo

What Is Endometriosis? The Painful Symptoms, Period Struggles, Surgery Risks — And Bindi Irwin's Brave Reveal

Endometriosis on women (Credit: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/endometriosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354656)

Endometriosis, a chronic and often painful condition that affects millions of women worldwide, has recently surged into public attention after Australian conservationist Bindi Irwin spoke openly about her struggles.

The condition, which impacts more than 6.5 million women in the United States, occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows outside the uterus. Irwin's candid account has reignited global discussions about delayed diagnosis, debilitating symptoms, and the urgent need for better treatments.

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