Janel Parrish is making a candid admission about her health in hopes of helping others. On Tuesday, the Pretty Little Liars alum, 35, revealed that she underwent surgery after finding out that she has endometriosis. In a photo posted on her Instagram Story that shows her holding husband Chris Long's hand, the actress shared the news with her fans.
"I usually keep my private life private...
but I wanted to share this if it can help other women suffering to know they're not alone," she wrote. "After months of excruciating pain and not knowing why, I was diagnosed with Endometriosis and underwent surgery to remove cysts and scar tissues as a result of the disease." Parrish continued her message with optimism for other women who may be battling the disease.
"To my endo sisters, there is so little information out there about this and there is no cure...
so it is easy for us to feel helpless, scared and alone. Seeing other women posting about their experiences made ME feel stronger," she wrote. "I hope this helps to keep the conversation about Endo open and flowing, so we can raise awareness and lift each other up.
We ARE strong and we got this. I got you, love J." According to the Mayo Clinic , endometriosis "is an often painful condition in which tissue that is similar to the inner lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus.
It often affects the ovaries, fallopian tubes and the tissue lining the pelvis. Rarely, endometriosis growths may be found beyond the area where pelvic orga.
