Perez Hilton weighed in on Lili Reinhart’s recent revelation about her struggle to get diagnosed with endometriosis. In an article on his website dated December 12, Hilton expressed empathy for Reinhart and wrote: “Lili Reinhart is opening up about her experience being diagnosed with endometriosis… We’re sending so much love and healing to Lili. We can’t imagine how frustrating this all must’ve been for her. Women deserve so much better in the medical world.”In this website article, Perez Hilton also described how endometriosis, despite being a “pretty common” condition, often remained poorly addressed. He explained that women’s concerns were “sadly” dismissed or ignored, with the condition itself having been “overlooked in research for years.”He further highlighted how women reporting symptoms were frequently minimized or misdiagnosed, and that’s what Lili Reinhart had to go through as well.“Often they’re told they’re just being dramatic, that it’s just anxiety, or that it’s normal to have a period so bad it affects their daily wellbeing… It’s SO frustrating for women to get the healthcare they deserve in general, and that’s exactly what the Riverdale star had to go through,” he wrote.The podcaster then added that Lili Reinhart made a “new candid post to Instagram” on December 11, where she “got real” about her long path to a diagnosis and even “shared some snaps of her lying in a hospital bed,” giving followers a raw look into her medical journey.Reflecting on her ordeal, he pointed out that Reinhart’s experience was yet another example of how women’s pain was not treated as urgent.“SO frustrating! Women’s pain is never a pressing issue…We’re really glad Lili was able to get to the root of her problem, but it’s such a shame she had to jump through so many hoops,” Hilton remarked.Hilton also noted that in the final slide of Reinhart’s post, she included information about potential “other complications” associated with endometriosis. He used that moment to underscore a broader systemic failure, arguing that such risks were “all the more reason” for pelvic pain complaints to be taken “SUPER seriously” rather than brushed aside.Lili Reinhart opens up about her long and difficult journey to an endometriosis diagnosis Lili Reinhart (Image via Getty Images)On December 11, Riverdale star Lili Reinhart took to Instagram to share one of her most personal health battles yet: her years-long struggle to be taken seriously while seeking a proper diagnosis for endometriosis. In this detailed post, Reinhart walked her followers through the confusion, frustration, and physical suffering she endured before finally learning what was behind her debilitating symptoms.Endometriosis, as defined by the Cleveland Clinic, is a condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of it, often on other organs where it does not belong.The disorder commonly causes chronic pelvic pain, heavy periods, and fertility problems, and may require medication, surgery, or a combination of both for proper treatment.Reinhart began her aforementioned Instagram post by revealing that her long search for answers had finally come to a turning point. “Last week, I was officially diagnosed with endometriosis following laparoscopic surgery,” she wrote. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostReinhart then reflected on an earlier diagnosis that led her down a different path. She described how a urogynecologist diagnosed her with interstitial cystitis the year before. Her doctors told her there was no cure and “no lasting relief,” leaving her feeling trapped and resigned.Reinhart further shared some of the most painful parts of her diagnostic journey. She described how, despite countless medical appointments, repeated hospital visits, and consultations with multiple specialists, “not one” medical professional seriously considered endometriosis as the possible cause of her symptoms. “Three hospital visits. Multiple urologists and gynecologists. And not one of them seriously considered endometriosis as the underlying cause of what I was experiencing. It wasn't until I worked with two different pelvic floor therapists that the word endometriosis was even mentioned to me as a possible source of my pain,” she wrote.Reinhart went on to explain that she eventually became her own advocate. She pushed for an MRI, which led to a diagnosis of adenomyosis. From there, she finally met with an endometriosis specialist who helped her decide that laparoscopic surgery was the best next step. At the same time, she recalled another gynecologist dismissing her concerns and telling her she “probably didn’t have endo” and should simply take the pill. “I'm glad I trusted my body and listened to my gut and will continue advocating for others to do so,” she added.Towards the end of her post, Lili Reinhart highlighted the broader issue that endometriosis, as a disease, was profoundly misunderstood. She described the staggering 4-11 year delay many patients faced between the onset of symptoms and a proper surgical diagnosis. She noted that an estimated “1 in 10 people with uteruses” had the condition, citing data from the World Health Organization. Lili Reinhart’s latest film, American Sweatshop, a tense thriller centered on the hidden world of social media moderators, premiered on September 19, 2025. Her upcoming project, Forbidden Fruits, a horror film exploring a witch cult operating behind the facade of a suburban mall, is set for theatrical release in 2026.