Barbara Palvin opened up about a private health struggle and why she stepped away from the spotlight for several months.
In a candid post, the 30-year-old supermodel revealed that she recently underwent surgery after years of painful and debilitating periods led doctors to suspect endometriosis.
‘Hi guys, it’s been a while!’ she began, before explaining that she had long believed her severe symptoms were simply part of her cycle.
She continued: ‘For some years now I’ve been dealing with the difficulties that can come with my periods. Fatigue, severe pain, heavy and irregular flow, sleepless nights on the bathroom floor. I thought this was just how it works for me.’
It wasn’t until she was advised to see an endometriosis specialist that she began to understand the root cause.
‘I’ve been going to checkups to my gynecologist every year, I thought if I had endometriosis I would have known about it by now, but as it turns out, endometriosis can’t be diagnosed with general examinations,’ Palvin explained. ‘So I went, and 3 months later I got operated on.’
Barbara Palvin opened up about a private health struggle and why she stepped away from the spotlight for several months
Since the surgery, Palvin says she finally knows what it feels like to have a manageable cycle.
‘Since then I finally experienced a period that was easier, and now I know the difference,’ she said, adding that she wants to encourage others who may be struggling with similar symptoms to seek medical guidance.
She added: ‘If you suspect that you could have endometriosis I encourage you to find it out. It helped me a lot, and I’m grateful I did it. Early diagnosis and treatment are very important to prevent long-term complications, and now I’m more mindful about my body to act fast if needed.’
The Hungarian model — who married actor Dylan Sprouse in 2023 — also shared that she took time to rest and recover after the procedure.
‘That’s also why I took the past 3 months to rest and fully heal. I’m excited about this new chapter of my life and now ready to get back to work,’ she concluded.
Palvin, who has walked runways for Victoria’s Secret and Armani, joins a growing number of celebrities speaking out about endometriosis, a condition estimated to affect 1 in 10 women of reproductive age worldwide.
By sharing her story, she hopes to raise awareness and encourage others not to ignore symptoms that may signal something more serious.
In a candid post, the 30-year-old supermodel revealed that she recently underwent surgery after years of painful and debilitating periods led doctors to suspect endometriosis
Since the surgery, Palvin says she finally knows what it feels like to have a manageable cycle
The Hungarian model — who married actor Dylan Sprouse in 2023 — also shared that she took time to rest and recover after the procedure
