Early endometriosis symptoms not to ignore as woman 'almost dies' from illness

26 January 2024 , 12:17

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The woman is in so much pain so wants to go private (Stock Image) (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Endometriosis is a condition which affects one in 10 people with uteruses and can be seriously painful.

And one woman who claims she was "gaslit" about the disease said it almost killed her. Evelyn Scott, from Hampshire, has been rushed to A&E eight times since November 2023 and says she almost died due to "blockages" in her body while waiting for a hysterectomy to relieve her debilitating symptoms.

Speaking to the Mail Online, the 36-year-old explained it wasn't a decision she'd taken lightly to have her womb removed as she initially wanted children, but wanted to live a pain-free life.

Despite doctors recognising the need for an urgent operation, Evelyn claims she was ignored after being told there were no beds available for her to have the life-changing op. She said that the pain she is in is a "life sentence", and as a result, she's set up a fundraiser to get £9,000 to have the operation done privately.

Early symptoms of endometriosis

Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus, called endometrium, starts to grow outside the uterus. This tissue growth can occur on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, the outer surface of the uterus and other organs.

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It can be enormously painful and get worse over time. Some people may not notice they have it, especially if they're on contraception, and are often first diagnosed with the condition when they decide to conceive, and have problems doing so.

The NHS states the typical early signs of the condition are:

• pain in your lower tummy or back (pelvic pain) – usually worse during your period
• period pain that stops you from doing your normal activities
• pain during or after sex
• pain when peeing or pooing during your period
• feeling sick, constipation, diarrhoea, or blood in your pee or poo during your period
• difficulty getting pregnant
• heavy periods

If you're suffering from any of these symptoms, book an appointment to see your GP.

Danielle Kate Wroe