'Like being stabbed in stomach' - Everton's Snoeijs on endometriosis
Everton forward Katja Snoeijs explains her journey to getting a diagnosis of endometriosis.
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Notable Quotes
"Just getting a diagnosis helps me understand myself better and that will help me become a better football player."
— Katja Snoeijs , Athlete
"I can't move because of the pain."
— Leah Williamson , Athlete
"We see it in a lot of women because they're led to believe that it's normal - nobody discusses the level of pain."
— Emma Cox , Activist
Key People
Team GB's four-time Olympic medalist who experienced pain from endometriosis.
Chief executive of Endometriosis UK.
Everton forward who is sharing her journey with endometriosis.
Leah Williamson is the captain of the England women's national football team.
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Everton forward Katja Snoeijs explains her journey to getting a diagnosis of endometriosis.
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