Jade Yarbrough Reveals Stage 4 Endometriosis

The interior designer, 31, shared her diagnosis and extensive surgery on Instagram after returning to social media.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Women’s Clothing

Bold flat-color editorial illustration of a dusty rose thread tangled around a grey stone on a cream field, evoking a long, unresolved search for a diagnosis. — Jade Yarbrough, 31, shared on Instagram that she was diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis and underwent extensive surgery, after years of pain. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Jade Yarbrough returned to Instagram on Monday with photos taken in a hospital bed, revealing a diagnosis of stage 4 endometriosis and extensive surgery. The sister of Jasmine Stefanovic said she wanted to share her story to help other women.

Why it matters

Endometriosis has no cure, and in Australia the average time to diagnosis is six to eight years, meaning many women live with the condition for a long time before getting an answer. Yarbrough's public account highlights how long and difficult that path can be.

The account is a single patient's experience, with the diagnosis timing set against Australia's average of six to eight years to diagnose endometriosis. Her recovery outlook has not been disclosed.

The players

Jade Yarbrough

Jade Yarbrough is a 31-year-old interior designer and sister of Jasmine Stefanovic, wife of television presenter Karl Stefanovic.

The details

Yarbrough said she collapsed in pain and could barely walk before her diagnosis, and doctors had suspected tumours in her abdomen. Surgeons found endometriosis in multiple organs, removed her appendix, and treated a burst ovarian cyst.

June 2026: Yarbrough went offline from social media.
Monday, 2 November 2026: She returned to Instagram with her diagnosis announcement.

Big Picture

Yarbrough's account reflects Australia's average diagnostic delay of six to eight years for endometriosis, a gap that remains despite the condition affecting roughly one in seven reproductive-age women. Her public disclosure adds a personal case to that documented pattern.

Persistent pelvic pain, heavy periods or difficulty walking should be raised with a doctor, as diagnosis in Australia often takes years. Endometriosis affects roughly one in seven reproductive-age women, so early conversations with a GP matter.

The takeaway

Persistent pelvic pain is worth raising with a doctor early, since endometriosis often goes undiagnosed for years. Keeping a symptom diary can help make those appointments more productive.