What is Endometriosis? 'Blonde' puts spotlight on disorder Marilyn Monroe suffered from

Ana De Armas starrer Blonde based on Marilyn Monroe's life, didn't fail to retain the focus point of her life. Marilyn Monroe has set herself as one of the legendary icons of Hollywood, and even after her death, she is ruling the hearts of many.

Marilyn Monroe and the movie Blonde

The movie Blonde, starring Ana De Armas, highlights Marilyn Monroe's glamourous lifestyle and her sufferings.

Marilyn Monroe lived a short and rather painful life. Many scenes in the movie capture that suffering, including exploitative and invasive parts like forced abortion, rape, and physical and mental abuse throughout her lifetime. Director Andrew Dominik didn't hold back while shooting such scenes.

Marilyn Monroe and Endometriosis

One in every ten women has Endometriosis. The gynecological disease leads to extreme pain and often affects infertility as well.

Marilyn Monroe was already under public scrutiny over using painkillers and drugs. All of this even contributed to her Endometriosis only getting worse.

The disease affected every part of her life, and after three failed marriages, Monroe's sufferings were heightened.

Medical misogyny could also have affected Marilyn Monroe receiving proper treatment.

FAQ-

What's the movie based on?
The movie Blonde is based on the novel of a similar name by Joyce Carol Oates.

Was Marilyn Monroe suffering from Endometriosis?
The biographical novel is not a factual account of Marilyn Monroe's life.
But it is believed that Monroe had extreme Endometriosis.