According to the NHS, endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb starts to grow in other places, such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes, and can affect women of any age.
Sufferers of the condition experience heavy periods, with pain that stops them going about their everyday activities. Women with the condition also sadly face difficulties when trying to get pregnant.
Geordie Shore star Sophie Kasaei bravely opened up about the excruciating pain she experiences as she battles the condition, and she's not the only famous face to open up on dealing with endometriosis as Lena Dunham, Emma Bunton, Alexa Chung and Coronation Street's Kate Ford also have been diagnosed.
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