"Jade Boden-de Mel first experienced 'unbearable' pain at 17 but says medics could not identify the cause and prescribed the contraceptive pill to manage it."
"New figures from charity Endometriosis UK show the average time to receive a diagnosis is now nine years and four months, up from eight years in 2020."
"'I've had a very supportive family and friends who've kind of taken it seriously, so other than the odd comment of 'I get painful periods too', everyone has been very understanding.'"
Jade Boden-de Mel suffered severe pain from endometriosis for years before diagnosis, initially misdiagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome. New data shows diagnosis delays have worsened, averaging nine years and four months. Endometriosis, a chronic condition with no cure, involves cells similar to womb lining growing elsewhere. Boden-de Mel faced a two-year NHS waiting list but sought private care. Despite challenges, she remains hopeful about starting a family. Emily Knell also experienced severe menstrual pain and was prescribed the combined pill for management, highlighting the struggles many women face with this condition.
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