WOMEN’S TRAINING

Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb starts to grow in other places, such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes. It can affect women of any age and it’s a long-term condition that can have a significant impact on your life, as I shall explain…

THE FIGHT TO BE BELIEVED

My mum had endo, but wasn’t diagnosed until she was 42. She had a full hysterectomy shortly after, and her abdomen was riddled with adhesions; the extensive damage to her bowel resulted in her using a stoma for two years.

My periods began when I was nine and were always painful, but I didn’t seek a doctor’s help until I was about 17. After repeated visits, being put on the pill, which didn’t work, I was eventually listened to when I was around 26. An ultrasound came back negative, but this is common, depending on the stage of endo that you’re at. I told the GP about my mum’s