{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67603d7227740406d815bcfe/68dcf379d5c8a1f9b34b8048?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"My Abnormal Anatomy Helped The Doctors Find Endometriosis: Elen Wyn","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67603d7227740406d815bcfe/1759310631866-823d71d2-116f-42a5-8dfd-d6dc709d95b5.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast.</p><p><br></p><p>Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!</p><p><br></p><p>You'll know this week's guest as a loyal faithful and Welsh diamond&nbsp;from the hit BBC series 'The Traitors'. Joining Alexandra this week is the lovely Elen Wyn, who is sharing her journey with stage 4 Endometriosis.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>She describes the vital role TikTok played in discovering Endometriosis and how it helped her to identify her symptoms, the long&nbsp;and difficult road to diagnosis and the challenges of accessing an Endometriosis specialist.</p><p><br></p><p>Elen shares how an ultrasound and MRI scan changed her life forever&nbsp;but not in the way she expected and why she is so dedicated to spreading awareness of Endometriosis using her social media platforms. Through her story, she emphasises the importance of listening to your body, advocating for yourself, and breaking the stigma around women’s pain.</p><p><br></p><p>Links, Socials &amp; Products</p><p><br></p><p>Elen Wyn…</p><ul><li>Instagram:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/_elenwyn/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/_elenwyn/?hl=en</a></li><li>Tiktok:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@elenwyn_\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tiktok.com/@elenwyn_</a></li><li>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.elenwyn.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.elenwyn.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>It's Not Just A Period...</p><ul><li>Instagram:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/itsnotjustaperiod.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/itsnotjustaperiod.uk</a></li><li>TikTok:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@itsnotjustaperiod.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tiktok.com/@itsnotjustaperiod.uk</a></li><li>Youtube:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@ItsNotJustAPeriod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/@ItsNotJustAPeriod</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>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.</p>","author_name":"Alexandra Morris"}