Lili Reinhart Reveals Endometriosis Diagnosis

Lili Reinhart revealed she was diagnosed with endometriosis after a long battle with unidentified health issues.

The “Riverdale” star told fans Dec. 11 that she finally had answers about her health after seeking help from various medical professionals but having her symptoms dismissed. She shared images from her hospital bed and one showing her stomach after undergoing laparoscopic surgery.

Endometriosis is a reproductive condition in which uterine tissue grows outside of the uterus, causing cramping and chronic pain, according to the Mayo Clinic.

“Last year, I saw a urogynecologist and was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis. I was told there was no cure—and no lasting relief—for my symptoms,” Reinhart said.

“Three hospital visits. Multiple urologists and gynecologists. And not one of them seriously considered endometriosis as the underlying cause of what I was experiencing.”

“It wasn’t until I worked with two different pelvic floor therapists that the word endometriosis was even mentioned to me as a possible source of my pain,” she said.

Reinhart said she kept pressing for answers and advocating for herself before finally finding the answers she was looking for.

“I pushed for an MRI on my own, which led to a 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 I ‘probably didn’t have endo’ and should just go on the pill,” she said.

“I’m glad I trusted my body and listened to my gut and will continue advocating for others to do so,” Reinhart wrote on social media. (RELATED: Miss Universe Contestant Dr. Gabrielle Henry Suffers Brain Bleed After Falling Off Stage)

“(Endometriosis is an extremely misunderstood disease, leaving often a 4-11 year gap between symptoms and a definitive surgical diagnosis. It’s estimated 1 in 10 people with uteruses have endo according to the World Health Organization [WHO].),” she continued, the latter matching the percentage listed on the WHO’s website.