Emily Griffiths, 26, fights for hysterectomy to alleviate severe pain from her conditions, facing medical resistance.

Emily Griffiths, a 26-year-old from Carmarthenshire, suffers from endometriosis and adenomyosis, causing severe pain. She is seeking a hysterectomy to relieve her symptoms but has faced resistance from doctors due to her age and potential fertility. Despite less invasive treatments, Emily's condition has worsened, and she has experienced bone density loss from chemically induced menopause. The lack of availability at NHS endometriosis centers in Wales further complicates her situation.

November 16, 2024
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