Halsey has been unapologetically transparent about her journey with Endometriosis since her diagnosis in 2016. This painful and persistent condition affects millions of women globally, and through her candidness, she has sparked a crucial conversation around a disease that is frequently misunderstood and underdiagnosed.
On her social media, she shared, “Back in diapers but at least they have little bows,” accompanied by a photo that featured a close-up of her abdomen, adorned with three bandages covering her navel and either side of her stomach. The singer also wore disposable briefs visible just above the waistline of her pyjamas.
Halsey has previously opened up about how endometriosis has impacted her past pregnancies and miscarriages. In 2018, she delivered a powerful speech at the 9th Annual Blossom Ball, hosted by the Endometriosis Foundation of America, discussing how the condition has affected her health and fertility while pursuing her music career.
“Keep talking to your friends, keep supporting your loved ones, especially the women in your life. Make sure they don’t feel ashamed to talk about their reproductive rights or experiences because the only way for us to gain control of this is to speak about it,” she urged the audience.
“I am so honored to be here and to support my Endo sisters in the room and around the world. I can’t thank you guys enough. Keep fighting,” Halsey concluded.
The NHS describes endometriosis as a chronic condition where “tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows in other places, such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes.” Despite its long-term implications and significant impacts on an individual’s life (often resulting in heavy periods, painful intercourse, depression, and infertility), there are treatments available to help manage the condition.
