Bindi Irwin shares recovery update after endometriosis surgeries

Bindi Irwin has provided a health update after undergoing two surgeries in the US.

In a post to Instagram today, she shared she had 51 lesions, a chocolate cyst and her appendix removed.

The daughter of the late Steve Irwin was diagnosed with endometriosis 13 years ago, but first discussed her battle with the disease in 2023.

She said she was “genuinely healing” and could now recognise herself again.

“I can function in everyday life without wanting to throw up or pass out from the pain. Slowly, slowly gaining my strength back.”

The 27-year-old took the opportunity to address shame around reproductive health.

An inflammatory disease, endometriosis affects women and those assigned female at birth.

The symptoms make the illness difficult to diagnose and treat.

“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.”

Irwin has been married to former professional wakeboarder Chandler Powell since 2020.

They have one daughter, Grace Warrior, 4.

On Sarah Grynberg’s podcast A Life of Greatness, Irwin said giving birth informed her decision to seek answers about her health.