In a powerful and emotional moment on The View, Whoopi Goldberg opened up about her personal struggle with endometriosis, sparking an urgent conversation about the condition that affects millions of women—but often goes undiagnosed for years.

During the segment, the 67-year-old actress and host shared how she was initially misdiagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI). She admitted to ignoring her worsening symptoms, not realizing how serious they were until things took a frightening turn.

“I didn’t know what was going on,” Goldberg said, her voice shaking as she recalled the experience. “Suddenly, there was a smell—and it looked like cottage cheese.”

Eventually, a doctor gave her a name for what she was dealing with: endometriosis. “I was lucky enough to get to somebody who said, ‘This is called endometriosis,’” she said.

Goldberg expressed frustration with the medical system, asking why so many women are left in pain and confusion for years before getting a proper diagnosis. “Why aren’t we teaching this in medical school? Why don’t more doctors recognize the signs?” she asked.

Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of it, often causing intense pain, fatigue, and even infertility. On average, it takes 6 to 10 years for patients to receive an accurate diagnosis.

Whoopi’s candid revelation adds her to a growing list of celebrities speaking out about the realities of endometriosis—raising awareness and pushing for better education, earlier detection, and more compassionate care.

Her story is not just one of pain, but of survival—and a call to action.