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It's Not Just a Period · May 6 · 1 hr 3 min

I Told Them Remove My Ovary Or You'll Have Hell To Pay: Tiffany Summerfield

Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast and to keep up to date with Alexandra’s Vlogs. Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period! Joining Alexandra this week is Tiffany Summerfield; endometriosis warrior, nurse and leader of the upcoming Cardiff Endometriosis UK Support Group. After collapsing in kitchen from a twisted ovary, she was quickly diagnosed with endometriosis and then abandoned by the system at only 19 years old. Tiffany has endured 4 surgeries to remove her endometriosis and claim back a semblance of a normal life but it hasn’t been without its struggles. She shares the debilitating symptoms, how they have derailed her career and the impacts on her future planning. We discuss the importance of informed consent and why Tiffany is petitioning the Welsh government to implement Jess’ rule. Links, Socials & Products Tiffany Summerfield... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetorturedendodepartment?igsh=Y3A2dGV4Z2Jremds TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tortureduterusdepartment?_r=1&_t=ZN-966ozUFWClK SIGN THE PETITION: https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/246782 It's Not Just A Period... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsnotjustaperiod.uk TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsnotjustaperiod.uk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ItsNotJustAPeriod Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please speak to your GP or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health, or before making changes to your healthcare routine.

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Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast and to keep up to date with Alexandra’s Vlogs.

Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!

Joining Alexandra this week is Tiffany Summerfield; endometriosis warrior, nurse and leader of the upcoming Cardiff Endometriosis UK Support Group.

After collapsing in kitchen from a twisted ovary, she was quickly diagnosed with endometriosis and then abandoned by the system at only 19 years old.

Tiffany has endured 4 surgeries to remove her endometriosis and claim back a semblance of a normal life but it hasn’t been without its struggles.

She shares the debilitating symptoms, how they have derailed her career and the impacts on her future planning. We discuss the importance of informed consent and why Tiffany is petitioning the Welsh government to implement Jess’ rule.

Links, Socials & Products

Tiffany Summerfield...

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetorturedendodepartment?igsh=Y3A2dGV4Z2Jremds
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tortureduterusdepartment?_r=1&_t=ZN-966ozUFWClK

SIGN THE PETITION: https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/246782

It's Not Just A Period...

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsnotjustaperiod.uk
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsnotjustaperiod.uk
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ItsNotJustAPeriod

Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please speak to your GP or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health, or before making changes to your healthcare routine.

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