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Monroe's Miscarriages: Endometriosis Kept Her Childless
11 May
Summary
- Marilyn Monroe suffered from endometriosis, leading to pregnancy loss.
- Her dream of having children was unfulfilled due to three miscarriages.
- Arthur Miller believed children would have been an additional problem.
Marilyn Monroe's inability to have children, a deeply personal struggle, is now linked to her diagnosis of endometriosis. This revelation comes to light in May 2026 with the release of Anthony Summers' book, "Goddess." The condition, which can complicate pregnancies, is cited as the primary reason for her multiple miscarriages.
Monroe experienced her first miscarriage in 1956, followed by two more in 1957 and 1958 during her marriage to Arthur Miller. Miller himself reflected that parenthood might have introduced further complexities into their lives.
Despite communicating her health issues to studios, Monroe often faced disbelief, with executives accusing her of fabricating her condition. Bryan Johns of ICON Collection noted in May 2026 that endometriosis caused debilitating pain and required continuous medical attention throughout her life.
The details of these miscarriages were also explored in the 2022 Netflix documentary "The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes" and in recordings of Arthur Miller released in May 2026.
