BBC News August 23, 2026 • 23:14

Doctors said I was too young to have endometriosis at 13 - I had to take morphine to cope - BBC

Doctors said I was too young to have endometriosis at 13 - I had to take morphine to cope - BBC

Grace, 14, feels doctors were dismissive of her pain. She wants others to know the symptoms.

Endometriosis, which occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows outside it, can cause debilitating symptoms, such as pelvic pain, heavy periods and fatigue. About 10% of women are aff… [+34 chars]

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