87. Painful Periods are NOT NORMAL, 17 years to Diagnosis, challenging bowel symptoms, mental health and the NHS delays.

Ellie shares her story of navigating 17 years to diagnosis, challenging bowel symptoms, cyclical pain, mental health, and the NHS vs. Private health care with endometriosis. We chatted about how doctors treated her in A&E, the medical gaslighting, and much more. Ellie is a Ph.D. and lives in England.

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