Parton Broke Barriers Earlier in Life by Openly Discussing Her Infertility
Parton’s legacy hinges in part on her openness in discussing personal health issues that have affected her throughout her life.
In 1982, Parton canceled a tour while experiencing abdominal pain and bleeding and was later diagnosed with endometriosis, a condition in which tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus and can cause pain and fertility problems.
Parton eventually underwent a partial hysterectomy in the 1980s and learned that she would not be able to have children.
She later spoke openly about infertility. Asked in a 1987 interview why she…
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