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Lucy Spraggan has revealed she has been hospitalised with endometriosis.
The singer, 34, shared a video of herself in hospital on Tuesday after having a laparoscopy, also known as ‘keyhole surgery’.
Laparoscopy is used to diagnose and treat conditions. It allows a surgeon to use only small cuts and a camera for procedures inside the tummy or pelvis.
Endometriosis is a condition in which endometrial tissue – tissue similar to uterine lining – grows outside of the uterus, such as on the cervix, bladder, and ovaries, where it collects and thickens over the course of every menstrual cycle.
Women have said it feels like ‘having a big heavy rock in my belly,’ and it causes ‘stabbing pain during my period and ovulation, all around my pelvic area, back and hips.’ Others add that it causes ‘deep, pulsating pain,’ making sufferers double over in pain.
Speaking from her hospital bed, Lucy said: ‘Hello everybody. I’m fine, my throat hurts a bit.
Lucy Spraggan has revealed she has been hospitalised with endometriosis
The singer, 34, shared a video of herself in hospital on Tuesday after having a laparoscopy, also known as ‘keyhole surgery’
‘The reason I’m here is because I have endometriosis along with one in 10 women. The wait times in the UK from first being seen to diagnosis are ludicrous.
‘I’ve had the privilege of being seen privately but something needs to be done for people who don’t have that privilege.
‘I’m sending love to anybody else who has endometriosis and hope that you get the help you need.’
In her post alongside the video, Lucy added: ‘I have a condition called Endometriosis and had my third laparoscopy today.
‘Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women and those assigned female at birth, from puberty to menopause.
‘In the UK, that’s over 1.5 million people from all walks of life. Endometriosis can cause severe pain, nausea, fertility issues, digestive problems, very heavy periods and more.
‘For me, the main way the condition manifests is pain, which has been debilitating at times. There’s no cure, and for many, the effects can last a lifetime.
‘On top of that, gynaecology waiting times in the UK are unacceptably long, many people are waiting over 18 weeks to be initially seen.
Lucy wrote: ‘For me, the main way the condition manifests is pain, which has been debilitating at times. There’s no cure, and for many, the effects can last a lifetime’
‘I’m working with @endometriosis.uk to help raise awareness because this is something that needs more conversation, more support, and more action.
‘In 2023 Endometriosis UK found that the current average diagnosis time is 8 years and 10 months in the UK. That is unacceptable.
‘Keep your eyes peeled – once I’m healed up I’ll be hitting the road to raise some awareness (and funds!) for the charity.
‘I am sending so much love to anyone else struggling with this.’