Daisy Ridley opens up about battle with endometriosis and polycystic ovaries in empowering Instagram post

Daisy Ridley has opened up about living with endometriosis and polycystic ovaries in a candid Instagram post.

The Star Wars actress, 25, told fans her confidence was left in “tatters” after she was diagnosed with endometriosis as a teenager – but assured them that progress has been made.

Ridley described how she has attended consultations for eight years, suffered intense pain and battled with skin conditions before doctors later diagnosed her with polycystic ovaries.

Alongside a picture of herself sporting a face mask she posted: “I've tried everything: products, antibiotics, more products, more antibiotics and all that did was left my body in a bit of a mess. Finally found out I have polycycstic ovaries and that's why it's bad.

“I can safely say feeling so self conscious has left my confidence in tatters. I hate wearing make up but I currently don't want to leave the house without it on. HOWEVER PROGRESS IS BEING MADE!

“With some help from a dermatologist and cutting out dairy (waah, except for spontaneous ice creams) and cutting down sugar (bigger waah but gotta do what you've gotta do). Finally. Finally.”

Ridley encouraged fans to seek medical help if they are in pain and to not worry about sounding like a “hypochondriac”.

She finished: “From your head to the tips of your toes we only have one body, let us all make sure ours our working in tip top condition, and take help if it's needed.”

Polycystic ovary syndrome is caused by small cysts growing on the ovaries which causes a hormone inbalance. This causes problems with releasing and egg and the regularity of periods and can cause acne, weight gain and hair growth.

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