England Women's football team captain Leah Williamson reveals how severe period pain nearly ruined her chance in EURO 2022
England Women’s football team captain Leah Williamson played a major role in the team’s victory at the 2022 European Championship. However, her participation could have been jeopardised by a last-minute endometriosis flare up, the athlete recently...
By ET Spotlight Special |
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England Women’s football team captain Leah Williamson has revealed that she suffers from endometriosis, a condition which results in severe period pain and menstrual irregularities. The 25-year-old Arsenal defender shared that the fear of a flare-up right before an important match nearly ruined her chances at participating in the 2022 European Championship.
Williamson was diagnosed with the condition in 2021. An episode of intense period pains, and a concussion injury just before England’s match with Norway in the Euro semi-final, left her anxious.
In an interview with Women's Health, Williamson shared her agony. The 25-year-old athlete had suffered a concussion before the Euros which Williamson said, might have also impacted her next period quite severely. Williamson shared that her condition was really bad and at one point she thought she would not be able to play. Fear of an endometriosis flare up could be huge, said the athlete as one is not really injured before the tournament but what if they are still unable to make it. Despite this, Williamson led the Lionesses to victory against Germany in the final match.
Endometriosis is quite a common long-term condition among women where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows in other places, such as ovaries and fallopian tubes. It can have a significant impact on a woman’s quality of life. The most common symptoms of the condition include severe period cramps, pain in the lower abdomen and cause difficulties in getting pregnant.
Williamson was diagnosed with the condition in 2021. An episode of intense period pains, and a concussion injury just before England’s match with Norway in the Euro semi-final, left her anxious.
In an interview with Women's Health, Williamson shared her agony. The 25-year-old athlete had suffered a concussion before the Euros which Williamson said, might have also impacted her next period quite severely. Williamson shared that her condition was really bad and at one point she thought she would not be able to play. Fear of an endometriosis flare up could be huge, said the athlete as one is not really injured before the tournament but what if they are still unable to make it. Despite this, Williamson led the Lionesses to victory against Germany in the final match.
Argentina came out victorious in the intensely fought FIFA final in what could possibly be the last World Cup for Lionel Messi.
Endometriosis is quite a common long-term condition among women where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows in other places, such as ovaries and fallopian tubes. It can have a significant impact on a woman’s quality of life. The most common symptoms of the condition include severe period cramps, pain in the lower abdomen and cause difficulties in getting pregnant.
FAQs:
- How can you treat endometriosis?
The condition can be treated with painkillers, hormone medicines or a surgery to remove the endometriosis tissue. - When did England Women’s football team win the Euros?
England won the Women's Euro in 2022 for the first time. They reached the finals twice before this in 1984 and 2009, however have lost both the times.
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