Whoopi Goldberg Opens Up About Health Scare That Nearly Went Undiagnosed
In an emotional segment of The View, Whoopi Goldberg shared a deeply personal story that stunned both the audience and her co-hosts — revealing her years-long struggle with endometriosis, a condition that often goes misdiagnosed or undetected in women.
Now 67, Goldberg recounted how her symptoms were initially mistaken for a simple urinary tract infection. She admitted she ignored the early warning signs until things took a disturbing turn. “I didn’t understand what was happening to my body,” she said. “Suddenly there was a strange smell, and it looked like cottage cheese.”
Goldberg’s candid account turned serious as she described the moment she finally saw a specialist who gave her the correct diagnosis: endometriosis. The experience left her questioning why it took so long — not just for herself, but for millions of women worldwide who suffer in silence.
“Why aren’t we educating doctors better on this?” Goldberg asked. “Why are women told for years that it’s just in their heads?”
Endometriosis, a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside it, can cause extreme pain, fatigue, and in some cases, infertility. Shockingly, it can take up to a decade for women to receive a proper diagnosis — often after being misdiagnosed or dismissed multiple times.
Goldberg’s powerful testimony puts a spotlight on the critical need for greater awareness and better training within the healthcare system. Her story joins those of other high-profile women who are speaking out to break the silence and reduce the stigma surrounding women’s reproductive health.
Whether you’ve experienced similar symptoms or are just learning about this condition for the first time, Goldberg’s honesty reminds us how vital it is to listen to our bodies — and to demand answers when something feels wrong.