Emma Barnett reveals 'hysterectomy I never wanted to have' after endometriosis surgery
Emma Barnett, a 41-year-old presenter for the BBC, disclosed that she had a hysterectomy and underwent surgery for endometriosis just days prior to the airing of her documentary. On Wednesday, she returned to the Today programme on Radio 4, clarifying that her absence was a result of being hospitalized for endometriosis. Barnett described the experience as "surreal," as it coincided with the June release of her documentary, Emma Barnett: Fighting Endometriosis. After an ultrasound indicated a pressing concern, she underwent nearly five hours of surgery, which also involved gallbladder removal. She mentioned that her pain might have been linked to adenomyosis and reported early signs of recovery following the operation. Endometriosis, affecting one in 10 women, is a condition that causes severe pain and currently has no known cure. Her revelation has sparked renewed interest in the condition.
Key facts
- Emma Barnett is a BBC presenter aged 41.
- She had a hysterectomy and surgery for endometriosis days before her documentary aired.
- She returned to Radio 4's Today programme on Wednesday morning after being absent.
- The documentary is titled 'Emma Barnett: Fighting Endometriosis' and was broadcast on BBC Two in June.
- Barnett had near-5 hour surgery 48 hours before the documentary aired.
- The surgery included extensive endometriosis surgery, a hysterectomy, and a gallbladder removal.
- Adenomyosis may have caused most of her pain, which a hysterectomy can treat.
- Endometriosis affects one in 10 women and has no known cure.
Entities
Artists
- Emma Barnett
Institutions
- BBC
- BBC Two
- BBC Radio 4
- BBC iPlayer
- Endometriosis UK