Bindi Irwin Shares Update on Endometriosis Recovery, Continues Advocacy
Diagnosis and Medical History
Bindi Irwin has stated that it took more than ten years to receive a diagnosis of endometriosis. She reported that her pain was initially dismissed by medical professionals as a "normal aspect of womanhood."
Since receiving her diagnosis in 2023, Irwin has undergone two surgeries. According to a social media post, more than 50 endometriosis lesions were removed from her body during these procedures. The surgeries also included the removal of a chocolate cyst, her appendix, and a hernia repair.
A separate source states that in March 2025, Irwin shared that surgery for a ruptured appendix resulted in the discovery and removal of 14 endometriosis lesions and a hernia repair.
Recovery and Current Status
In August of the previous year, Irwin reported feeling "finally better" after 13 years of pain and two surgeries. She stated she was able to "function in everyday life without wanting to throw up or pass out from the pain."
According to her mother, Terri Irwin, and brother, Robert Irwin, Bindi Irwin is currently recovering from endometriosis. Terri Irwin stated that Bindi is "doing much better" but finds travel challenging; consequently, she stayed home from the annual Steve Irwin Gala to manage the operations of Australia Zoo. Robert Irwin confirmed that Bindi is helping run the zoo's operations.
Public Statements and Advocacy
Irwin has described her experience with undiagnosed endometriosis, stating she endured "indescribable, inescapable pain" and feeling "weak and deeply insecure," as well as "trapped in her own body."
Irwin has consistently advocated for the removal of the stigma surrounding women's health. She has urged support and compassion for the millions of individuals suffering from endometriosis and other conditions, emphasizing that those in pain should seek answers and not give up.
In a comment on Bindi Irwin's social media post, Terri Irwin advised women to seek out surgeons who perform excision surgery rather than ablation for the treatment of endometriosis.