Most know and love Lena Dunham for her outspoken personality and radiant confidence, but the actress recently shocked fans after announcing her battle with a serious case of endometriosis [1]. This condition occurs when uterine lining tissue strays outside the uterus and grows in places it isn't meant to. Along with causing severe pain, endometriosis may cause infertility. Lena shared a note about her ongoing struggle on Instagram and how it's affecting the final season of Girls.
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Endometriosis reaches approximately 10 percent of women [4] during their reproductive years, and many are beginning to speak out about their personal experience with the condition, including musician Halsey.
If any of my fans or followers have #endometriosis [5] 💛 having a rough time today. laying in bed thinking of you. pic.twitter.com/LOQVn5BsSg [6]
— HALSEY (@halsey) January 29, 2016 [7]