Lili Pauline Reinhart (29), the American actress, known for her leading role in the series Riverdale (Netflix), underwent laparoscopic surgery this week. The young star had been suffering from severe pain for years without knowing what was causing it. Thanks to the intervention, it has now finally been discovered that they were caused by a Endometriosis.
Through her Instagram account, Lili thanked doctors for their attention and used her case to talk about an issue that affects thousands of women around the world. “Last week I was officially diagnosed with endometriosis after laparoscopic surgery.”its publication began.
“Last year I saw a urogynecologist and was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis. I was told there was no cure – no permanent relief – for my symptoms. Three hospital visits. Multiple urologists and gynecologists.” And none of them seriously considered endometriosis as the underlying cause of what they were experiencing“, he revealed that over time he was given incorrect diagnoses.
“It wasn’t until I was working with two different pelvic floor therapists that the word endometriosis was mentioned to me as a possible cause of my pain. I pushed for my own MRI, which led to the diagnosis of adenomyosis. From there, I met with an endometriosis specialist who helped me decide that laparoscopic surgery was the next step I wanted to take, while at the same time another gynecologist told me that I probably didn’t have endometriosis syndrome and that I should just go on the pill,” she said today, already relieved that she had made the right decision when it came to her health.
“I’m glad I trusted my body and listened to my gut, and I’ll continue to advocate for others to do the same. (Endometriosis is a highly misunderstood disease, with a gap of 4 to 11 years often left between symptoms and a final surgical diagnosis. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 1 in 10 people with a uterus have endometriosis),” he reported.
Her photo gallery, in which she can be seen in the hospital and with the traces of the study on her skin, quickly went around the world and thousands of people became aware of her case. “Thank you for always using your platform and thinking about other women! You are a great example to follow”; “Thank you for speaking so openly about your experiences with endometriosis, Lili. Speaking takes courage and changes lives. Your story will bring awareness, affirmation and hope to many people.” and “I’m really glad you trusted your instincts. Thanks for sharing!” were some of the messages her followers left her in the comments.
Dr. Megan Wasson, a gynecological surgeon at the Mayo Clinic, explained in the specialized health portal that endometriosis is a disease in which tissue similar to that lining the inside of the uterus grows outside the uterus. In most cases, this causes severe discomfort and pain accompanied by heavy vaginal bleeding, vaginal bleeding between periods, and problems getting pregnant (infertility).
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