Overview
- Reinhart said laparoscopic surgery last week confirmed endometriosis, which she disclosed on Dec. 11 with hospital photos.
- She recounted three hospital visits and consultations with multiple urologists and gynecologists who missed the diagnosis and previously labeled her condition interstitial cystitis.
- Work with two pelvic floor therapists led her to pursue an MRI that showed adenomyosis, after which an endometriosis specialist helped her choose surgery despite conflicting advice.
- She highlighted common diagnostic delays and prevalence, citing a 4–11 year gap to surgical confirmation and an estimated 1 in 10 affected, according to the WHO.
- Reinhart said preserving fertility was a priority going into surgery and pledged continued advocacy, drawing supportive messages from friends and endometriosis groups.