Woman writes book after decade-long endometriosis diagnosis

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Oct, 02:13 · Archive

Victoria Shattock has written a book to help other women with endometriosis advocate for themselves after waiting ten years for her own diagnosis.

Victoria Shattock took a decade to receive a diagnosis of endometriosis. In response, she has written a book designed to help other women with the condition advocate for themselves.

Shattock's decision to document her experience aims to prevent other women from feeling alone in their struggles with endometriosis, a condition affecting many women but often subject to lengthy diagnostic delays.

How it is being reported

• 'It took 10 years to be diagnosed with endometriosis - I wrote a book so other women don't feel alone'Birmingham World · 3 Oct, 02:00
• 'It took 10 years to be diagnosed with endometriosis - I wrote a book so other women don't feel alone'Express & Star · 3 Oct, 02:00

In this story: Victoria Shattock

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