"It's barbaric. That's how bad the pain is. A woman who waited 30 years to be diagnosed with endometriosis describes how she struggles in pain."
"Three decades is absolutely insane, to the point where I am literally riddled with endometriosis. By the time I was diagnosed, I had reached stage 4."
Endometriosis affects one in 10 women in the UK, with an average diagnosis wait of over nine years. Nichola Howells experienced severe pain for 30 years before being diagnosed. She faced dismissal from health professionals, worsening her condition to stage 4 endometriosis. The Department of Health and Social Care acknowledges the issue and is investing in training and women's health hubs to improve diagnosis times. Endometriosis involves cells similar to the uterine lining growing in other body parts, causing significant health issues.
Read at www.bbc.com
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