‘I Waited 30 Years To Be Diagnosed With Endometriosis’ | This Morning

Since Nichola Howells was 14, she has suffered with debilitating heavy periods and “beyond agonising” pain that felt like "barbed wire being dragged through” her body. After being let down by medical professionals at every turn, and even being told it was her “mentality” that was causing the pain, it took over 3 decades for Nichola to finally be diagnosed with stage four endometriosis. Now age 47, Nichola is still searching for the right treatment, having just been put on new medication, and is awaiting a full hysterectomy and bowel reconstruction. She’s here alongside gynaecologist Dr Nitu Bajekal. Broadcast on 14/05/2026 Subscribe to This Morning for more exclusive videos: http://bit.ly/1JM41yF FOLLOW US: https://www.facebook.com/ThisMorning https://www.instagram.com/thismorning https://www.tiktok.com/@thismorning MORE ABOUT THIS MORNING: Welcome to the official This Morning Channel! Join us every weekday from 10am on ITV1, ITVX and STV as we discuss the latest news stories, meet the people behind the stories that matter, chat to the biggest names in Hollywood, get the latest fashion & beauty trends, and cook up a storm in our kitchen with your favourite chefs! #ThisMorning