Emma Barnett Reveals Near-5-Hour Hysterectomy After Endometriosis Documentary
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Aug 19
Emma Barnett Reveals Near-5-Hour Hysterectomy After Endometriosis Documentary
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Aug 19
Summary
Emma Barnett, 41, said she had a hysterectomy, endometriosis surgery and gallbladder removal 48 hours before her BBC Two documentary on the condition aired in June.
An ultrasound during filming found a gallbladder problem, making surgery "urgent and non negotiable"; Barnett said she also suspects adenomyosis was driving much of her pain.
Back on Radio 4's Today programme on Wednesday after weeks away, she described it as "totally surreal" to be in hospital the night the documentary was broadcast.
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women and has no known cure; Barnett said early signs suggest her pain has improved, though she is still recovering.