Janel Parrish Shares Update After Second Endometriosis Surgery

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Janel Parrishis embracing a comforting light at the end of the tunnel. 

More than a year after revealing her endometriosis diagnosis—a long-term condition where uterine tissue grows outside the uterus—the Pretty Little Liars actress shared some good news about her health.

Janel, 37, shared an update on Instagram on December 20th, saying she wants to keep raising awareness about endometriosis. She explained she’s sharing her personal experience to support others who are struggling with the painful and isolating condition. Janel is recovering from her second surgery, which was her first excision surgery, and lasted five hours. She’s feeling hopeful after the successful procedure.

She continued, “Endo sisters, excision surgery is the gold standard for treating endometriosis.”

Lana Condor, known for her role in To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, recently shared photos from her hospital stay after undergoing surgery for endometriosis. The procedure removes endometriosis tissue from the pelvic area and other affected parts of the body, according to Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine. As she recovers, she’s encouraging other women with endometriosis to consult with a specialist.

She emphasized that while a cure doesn’t exist yet, it’s important to keep raising awareness. And she wanted everyone to know they have support and aren’t facing this alone.

Janel expressed gratitude for her biggest supporters, including her husband, Chris Long, whom she married in 2018, and her close friends, thanking them for their unwavering support throughout the process.

She finished by saying she expects to fully recover and be even stronger in two weeks, and she’s looking forward to tackling 2026.

Janel has had surgery before to help with her endometriosis. She shared her diagnosis last July, explaining she’d previously had cysts and scar tissue removed after experiencing months of severe pain.

She shared on Instagram that it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and isolated because there’s not much information available about this issue. Reading about other women’s experiences helped her feel empowered, and she wanted to remind everyone that they are resilient and capable of handling it.

Keep reading to see more celebrities detailing their endometriosis battles…

For the comedian, endometriosis means dealing with “pain you can’t see.”

She described the condition as incredibly isolating, explaining that when she talked about severe pain, people often dismissed it as simply part of being a woman, when in reality it was due to irregular cycles. She shared this in an interview on The Checkup with Dr. David Agus in 2022.

Amy explained that her pain isn’t limited to her period. She’s experienced it throughout her life, including during ovulation.

In 2019, after giving birth to her son, Gene, the host of Kinda Pregnant had her uterus and appendix removed as part of her medical care.

In a video shared after her 2021 surgery, she explained that the doctor discovered and removed thirty areas of endometriosis. He also had to remove her appendix, which had been affected by the condition.

For years, the Victoria’s Secret model battled exhaustion, intense pain, and extremely heavy, irregular periods, even suffering sleepless nights spent on the bathroom floor, before finally receiving an endometriosis diagnosis.

Okay, so I finally figured things out! I used to go to my yearly gyno appointments thinking, ‘If I had endometriosis, wouldn’t someone have told me by now?’ But apparently, it’s not something they can just find during a regular checkup. I had surgery back in May 2025, and honestly, it’s been a game changer. I just had my first period since then that wasn’t absolutely awful, and it’s like… I finally know what a normal period should feel like. It’s such a relief to finally understand what was going on with my body!

Barbara explained that catching and treating health issues early is crucial for avoiding future problems. She also mentioned she’s now paying closer attention to her body so she can address anything concerning right away.

The former Miss Universe said doctors initially dismissed her ongoing pain – at least a dozen of them – before she was finally diagnosed with a serious form of endometriosis. This condition causes tissue similar to the uterine lining to grow on the rectum and vagina.

She had surgery in 2020, and then in 2025, she and Christian McCaffrey welcomed their daughter, Colette.

In a 2024 interview with the S.H.E. MD podcast, Olivia described the severe pain of endometriosis, saying it felt like she was going to die. She explained that sufferers often experience intense pain alongside hormonal changes and heightened sensitivity, only to be dismissed or accused of exaggerating their symptoms, which can be incredibly isolating and make them question their own sanity.

Crikey! Endometriosis is a pain—just ask the daughter of the late Steve Irwin.

For over ten years, Bindi privately dealt with the pain of endometriosis before having surgery to address it in 2023.

She remembers doctor after doctor telling her that her symptoms were simply a normal part of being a woman and that nothing was actually wrong. Despite this, she continued to get sicker, and it started impacting all areas of her life, she shared on the A Life of Greatness podcast in February 2025.

After years of struggling, she finally had surgery to remove 51 endometriosis lesions, a chocolate cyst, and her appendix. The surgery also repaired a hernia that developed after the birth of her daughter, Grace Warrior, in 2021. Following the procedures, her health began to improve.

In an August 2025 Instagram post, Bindi shared that she was finally feeling much better. She explained she could now manage daily activities without feeling nauseous or faint from pain, and was gradually regaining her strength.

For the “Nightmare” singer, receiving their endometriosis diagnosis was a “bittersweet” moment.

As a lifestyle expert, I often talk about validating your feelings, and I really connected with something someone shared on The Doctors a few years ago. They described the huge relief of finally realizing they weren’t imagining things or overreacting – it wasn’t ‘all in their head.’ But alongside that relief, there was also a sadness, because it meant accepting a lifelong condition. It’s a really honest portrayal of what so many people experience when they get a diagnosis – a mix of validation and the reality of long-term management.

Just a few months after receiving their diagnosis, things took a difficult turn. Halsey explained that before they had time to process what the diagnosis meant for their life, career, and relationships, they unexpectedly began to miscarry while performing onstage during a concert.

Even after becoming a mother to her son, Ender, in 2021, the musician continued to battle the disorder and sought additional help in 2024.

Before having her son Rhodes in 2020, the American Horror Story actress decided to freeze her eggs. She discovered she had been living with endometriosis since her teens, but it hadn’t been diagnosed.

She remembers consistently experiencing severe cramps and periods that were so painful she often had to miss school and, as an adult, cancel work meetings. When she brought this up with her doctor, she felt dismissed and that her concerns weren’t taken seriously, as if she was exaggerating the problem.

In her late twenties, the actress began seeing a female doctor who finally diagnosed her condition.

Emma felt relieved when someone finally acknowledged her concerns weren’t an overreaction. However, she learned the issue had already impacted her ability to have children. Doctors advised her to consider freezing her eggs or exploring other ways to start a family.

The creator of Girls first experienced symptoms of endometriosis when she started her period, but it wasn’t until age 25 that she finally got a diagnosis. By that point, the condition had spread to several organs, including her bladder, liver, and appendix, ultimately leading her to have a hysterectomy.

She remembers waking up to a room full of family and doctors, all confirming she’d been correct about her condition. In a 2018 essay for Vogue, she described her uterus as being in much worse shape than anyone had predicted, comparing it to a flawed, high-end designer bag – a ‘Chinatown Chanel purse of nightmares’ with both noticeable and hidden problems.

During the surgery, doctors found that Lena had experienced bleeding where blood flowed backward, filling her stomach – essentially, a reversed period, as she described it.

She asked not to discuss the condition of her uterine lining, but noted one positive detail: instead of its usual lightbulb shape, it resembled a heart.

 

The singer of “Envolver” was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2022, after experiencing ongoing pain during sex.

She shared on X (formerly Twitter) that after sex with a partner who was larger-endowed, she would experience significant pain for up to 48 hours, making it difficult to walk. She explained that over the past nine years, she’s repeatedly received the same unhelpful advice without finding a solution to the problem.

Anitta (born Larissa de Macedo Machado) finally got answers when a doctor—whom she called a “guardian angel”—diagnosed her with endometriosis, revealing the source of her pain.

She remembered previous doctors dismissing her concerns by saying it wasn’t due to poor hygiene, lack of condom use, or dehydration. But she knew the real issue: they hadn’t fully considered how differently each person’s body can react to something unusual.

Anitta explained that endometriosis is a widespread condition affecting many women, and its symptoms vary from person to person. She emphasized that living with chronic pain from endometriosis isn’t something women should simply accept as normal.

Okay, so I’m totally obsessed with this actress, and it just breaks my heart to hear she’s been battling endometriosis. She was so open about it earlier this year – she actually had surgery to get rid of these cysts and scar tissue that built up because of it. It’s just awful, and I admire her so much for talking about what she’s going through. It’s a really painful condition, and I’m sending her all the good vibes!

Janel explained on Instagram that she generally prefers to keep her personal life to herself, but she felt it was important to share this particular experience in case it could offer support to other women going through similar struggles and let them know they aren’t isolated.

It’s hard to find good information about endometriosis, and unfortunately, there’s no cure yet. Seeing other women share their experiences really empowered me, and I hope my story can do the same for others. Let’s keep talking about this to raise awareness and support each other.

I was so worried when Chrissy Teigen had surgery for endometriosis back in 2021. She’s always been so open about her health, and she said it was a really difficult recovery – she called the procedure “a toughie,” which really resonated with a lot of us who understand what a struggle endometriosis can be.

She shared on Instagram that her abdomen went numb after the procedure, making even small movements like coughing difficult. However, she added that it was still preferable to the pain of contractions and endometriosis.

The co-host of Dancing With the Stars found out she had endometriosis in 2008 after being hospitalized with intense stomach pain.

She shared on her blog that she’d ruptured an ovarian cyst and, during the diagnosis, discovered she had endometriosis. She believes she’s had the condition for years, as she’s been experiencing pain for roughly five years.

Julianne has openly shared her experiences with the illness, including the challenges it has presented as she tries to have a child.

Dealing with fertility is complicated for everyone, and it’s been especially challenging for me with endometriosis and my desire to have children,” the TV personality shared on Instagram in 2025. She recently divorced Brooks Laich in 2022 and added, “This is my third time freezing my eggs, and I understand it’s a sensitive topic to discuss, both privately and publicly.

The star of Chrisley Knows Best seems to understand the challenges of living with endometriosis very well.

In a 2020 Instagram post, she shared that she was diagnosed with endometriosis at age 18 and has faced significant challenges ever since. She described the pain as sometimes unbearable and explained that the condition has been difficult for her emotional and mental well-being.

During her third operation for the condition, Savannah reported that doctors discovered a large cyst, along with scar tissue on her ovaries, bladder, and nearby tissues.

The host of Top Chef divorced Salman Rushdie in 2007 after a three-year marriage that was strained by her ongoing chronic pain from endometriosis.

Endometriosis significantly contributed to the breakdown of my marriage, and I don’t believe either of us fully understood the condition back then. I think part of the problem was that I didn’t really talk about it – not on purpose, but it just felt awkward constantly discussing such a personal and, frankly, unromantic issue like my period.

In 2009, the host of Top Chef became pregnant with her daughter, Krishna. Doctors called it a “medical miracle” because she had endometriosis, which made getting pregnant very difficult.

 

In 2020, the Olympic figure skater had minimally invasive surgery to treat endometriosis. She’d lived with occasional pain for years, but had previously dismissed it.

She explained on Instagram that she likely didn’t explain her symptoms well enough to her doctors, which may be why they didn’t suspect endometriosis. Over the past five years, her pain gradually worsened, but because it wasn’t always severe or consistent, she simply tried to ignore it.

As it turned out, Tara said she had “moderate amounts of endo” in her system.

In 2024, she had another surgery to remove her fallopian tubes and a painful cyst on her ovary, which she called an endometrioma.

Tara, who welcomed her daughter Georgie in 2023, shared on Instagram that she has frozen embryos. She explained that if she decides to try for another baby, doctors wouldn’t need to use her fallopian tubes – the embryos could be transferred directly to her uterus.

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