A 28-year-old Edinburgh woman is facing a hysterectomy as she battles a debilitating condition that has "ruined her life".

Lisa Thomson suffers from severe stage four endometriosis - a condition where cells similar to those of the lining of the uterus grow in other parts of the body - and is "living in pain every day".

She wants to spread awareness about the disease to advocate for better treatment and end the stigma around discussions on women's health.

The nurse grapples with heavy periods, persistent exhaustion and bloating, and chronic pain in her back and stomach.

Lisa - originally from Balerno and now based in Winchburgh - had to self-fund £30,000 with her parents for surgery only to be told her uterus will likely need to be removed in a few years' time.

She told Edinburgh Live

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