India, Dec. 12 -- Actor Lilli Reinhart has shared her diagnosis of endometriosis - a chronic disease whose symptoms include severe pain during menstruation and heavy menstrual bleeding - which was officially confirmed last week following laparoscopic surgery. Also read | Endometriosis specialist shares 5 signs that show your cramps may not be normal

In a candid Instagram post on December 11, the Riverdale actor shared hospital photos and detailed her frustrating and protracted journey to receive an accurate diagnosis, highlighting the importance of self-advocacy.

Lilli's health struggles began earlier, when she was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis (IC) last year after consulting a urogynecologist. She was told there was 'no cure for...