Halsey has been open about living with endometriosis since 2016, when she was diagnosed.
It is a painful and chronic condition that affects millions of women worldwide. By sharing her journey, she has helped raise awareness about a disease that is often misunderstood and underdiagnosed.
She announced on her social media: “Back in diapers, but at least they have little bows.”
The 31-year-old also wrote: “Thank you to my queen @drthaisaliabadi for your unparalleled care and brilliance.”
The photo showed a close-up of the singer’s stomach and three bandages covering her belly button and both sides of her stomach. She also wore a pair of disposable panties that reached just above the waist of her pajamas.
Halsey has previously opened up about how endometriosis has affected previous pregnancies and miscarriages.
In 2018, she gave a speech at the 9th annual Blossom Ball, held by Endometriosis Foundation Of America, about how the condition affected her health and fertility while she was young with her music career.
“Continue to talk to your friends, continue to support your loved ones, to the women in your life, make sure they don’t feel ashamed to talk about their reproductive rights, to talk about their reproductive experiences, because the only way to take control of this is to talk about it,” she told the audience.
“I’m so honored to be here and support my Endo sisters in the room, around the world. I can’t thank you enough. Keep fighting,” Halsey concluded.
The NHS describes endometriosis as a chronic condition in which “tissue similar to the uterine lining grows in other places, such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes.”
Despite being a long-term problem with significant consequences on an individual’s life (often resulting in heavy periods, painful intercourse, depression and infertility), there are treatments that can help.
Symptoms of endometriosis
Common symptoms include:
- Severe pelvic pain and painful menstruation
- Pain during sexual intercourse
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- Fatigue, nausea and bloating
- Difficulty getting pregnant
Treatment and management
There is no cure for endometriosis, but the goal is to control the symptoms. These include:
Analgesic medications
Hormonal therapies to regulate the menstrual cycle
Surgical procedures to remove endometrial tissue
Fertility treatments if necessary
Early diagnosis and individualized care are critical to improving quality of life.
Halsey’s openness about her condition has helped bring much-needed attention to endometriosis, encouraging women to seek help and advocate for their health. Her journey emphasizes that chronic pain should never be ignored.
