Janel Parrish reveals she underwent surgery for endometriosis

The “Pretty Little Liars” star said she had cysts and scar tissue removed in a recent procedure.

Janel Parrish is sharing an update after a health scare.

The Pretty Little Liars star discussed her recent experience with endometriosis in an Instagram story. “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,” Parrish wrote alongside a photo of herself sitting in a hospital bed while holding the hand of a loved one.

The actress said that she was diagnosed with endometriosis “after months of excruciating pain and not knowing why,” and that she “underwent surgery to remove cysts and scar tissue” that were caused by the condition.

Parrish also said that she chose to publicize her experience to help spur conversation around endometriosis.

“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,” she wrote. “Seeing other women posting about their experiences made ME feel stronger.”

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“I hope this helps to keep the conversation about Endo open and flowing, so we can raise awareness and lift each other up,” she concluded. “We ARE strong and we got this. I got you.”

The actress also shared photos of her two dogs, with captions “Best nurse” and “Other best nurse.”

The World Health Organization defines endometriosis as a condition in which the uterine lining grows outside of the uterus, causing pelvic pain and often leading to reproductive issues. The organization estimates that around 10 percent of reproductive-age people with uteruses have the condition, which totals around 190 million people worldwide.

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Since the conclusion of Pretty Little Liars in 2017, Parrish has appeared in a number of buzzy projects, including the To All the Boys I've Loved Before trilogy and Magnum P.I. She also came in third place on season 10 of The Masked Singer as Gazelle.

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