This archive report was first published on 2 July 2020.
Celebrities who have opened up about endometriosis ¶
Published on July 2, 2020, more and more celebrities are sharing their experiences with endometriosis, a condition that causes the endometrial tissue to grow outside the uterus, leading to excruciating pain and excessive bleeding during menstruation, as well as infertility in women.
Endometriosis is a condition that affects an estimated 1 to 10 women during their reproductive years, leading to an approximate 176 million women worldwide being affected.
Padma Lakshmi, an American model, actor, and author, shared her journey with endometriosis. She was diagnosed at the age of 36 and underwent surgery to unwrap her endometrial tissue that was growing on her small intestines.
She later co-founded the Endometriosis Foundation of America alongside Dr. Seckin in 2009, which works to provide and advocate resources to women with endometriosis.
Njambi Koika, a former radio and TV host, has been vocal about stopping the stigma and isolation of women with the condition. She was diagnosed with Thoracic endometriosis at the age of 13 and traveled to the U.S. for treatment after countless unsuccessful attempts of getting treatment in Kenya.
Janet Mbugua, a Kenyan media personality, talked to her followers on Instagram about her battles with endometriosis. She underwent a laparoscopy for ovarian endometriosis in 2005 and was put on birth control.
