Making a difference. 

Bachelor Nation fans got to know Lexi Young on Season 28 of “The Bachelor,” where she opened up about her journey with endometriosis.

Since her time on the show, Lexi has shared more about having stage 5 endo and how it impacts her even after having surgery.

Lexi often uses her social media platforms to share knowledge and information about endometriosis and works with organizations to help spread awareness. 

Over this past weekend, the Bachelor Nation star hosted her second annual Endometriosis March and was joined by many of her loved ones to raise donations and continue the conversation around this condition. 

She shared a video online, recapping the event, and wrote, “Yesterday, I hosted my second annual Endometriosis March, and I am beyond grateful to everyone who came out, supported, and donated — your support means the world. 💛”

Lexi then shared a little bit more about her story and how endometriosis has affected her life. 

She said, “Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women worldwide, yet it remains underfunded, under-discussed, and misunderstood. My journey started in eighth grade when I was told my crippling pain was just ‘bad period cramps.’ It took years of pushing through pain, countless dismissals, and a brutal surgery to finally get diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis. This disease impacts every aspect of life — careers, relationships, and self-worth — but it doesn’t define me. It drives me.”

She continued, writing, “I share my story to show women and girls everywhere that you can live a life full of possibility, even with endo. I call it ‘normal-ish.’ I work a full-time corporate career, own a business, and even went on reality TV. You can do anything — it just comes with good days and bad days. But I wouldn’t change a thing. Endo made me who I am today, and I am stronger for it.”

Lexi then expressed how there needs to be more conversations and research around endometriosis. 

“We need open, honest conversations about endometriosis. We need research, funding, and understanding. We need to empower women to demand answers,” she stated. “Together, we’ll continue to spread awareness and make a difference. 💛 #EndometriosisAwareness #1in10 #EndoWarrior”