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Lili Reinhart Reveals Endometriosis Battle After Misdiagnosis

12/11/2025

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Lili Reinhart, the 29-year-old Riverdale actress, announced she has endometriosis, diagnosed after laparoscopic surgery.
She said multiple doctors misdiagnosed her with interstitial cystitis and dismissed her symptoms, prompting her to push for an MRI.
Her self-advocacy led to an MRI that confirmed the endometriosis diagnosis.
She revealed struggles with mental health, COVID-19, an eating disorder, and alopecia.

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Lili Reinhart, the 29-year-old Riverdale actress, announced she has endometriosis, diagnosed after laparoscopic surgery.
She said multiple doctors misdiagnosed her with interstitial cystitis and dismissed her symptoms, prompting her to push for an MRI.
Her self-advocacy led to an MRI that confirmed the endometriosis diagnosis.
She revealed struggles with mental health, COVID-19, an eating disorder, and alopecia.