Loose Women star Judi Love in 'unbearable' 20 year health battle as she details pain
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Judi Love has opened up about her struggles with endometriosis, something she was diagnosed with over 20 years ago. In an exclusive interview, the Loose Women star said the pain which comes with the condition has been 'unbearable' at times, both physically and mentally.
Explaining that getting a diagnosis wasn't an easy feat, Judi shared: “It took me about five years to get a diagnosis, and the average time is even longer – as long as nine years. For women, our pain is often not always taken seriously, so symptoms are just put down to having ‘bad periods’. At the time, it wasn’t spoken about much, so when I received my diagnosis I honestly didn’t really know what it was, but the effect on my life, my physical and mental health, was sometimes unbearable.".
She continued: “I think it’s so important that people are starting to have more open conversations about endometriosis and the impact it can have, as well as pushing for diagnoses, because not having that pain recognised or acknowledged is really difficult.”.
Endometriosis is caused when tissue similar to that found in the lining of the womb grows in other places such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes, and it can have a significant impact on a person's life. Passionate about tackling stigmas when it comes to health, Judi is using the new year as a chance to prioritise her wellbeing. She explained: “I like to be active, I really enjoy boxing – it makes me feel good. One of my big mottos is ‘health is wealth’ – so that’s what I keep in mind when it comes to goals. It’s really worth investing the time in being active. It’s an ongoing thing for me which I work around my schedule, so my plan is to continue those habits for the rest of 2025.”.
