Molly-Mae Hague has shared a never seen before photo taken shortly after undergoing endometriosis surgery last year.
The black and white snap, taken in hospital, shows two painful looking surgical wounds on her stomach and a cannula in the back of her hand.
The 22-year-old used the image to invite her 6.2m followers to ask questions about her experience with the condition. She will be using their responses as the basis for a new YouTube video documenting her 'journey' with endometriosis.
She wrote: "Filming my Endo video today... please ask any questions about my journey and I will do my best to share what I can."
The Love Island star has openly shared her struggles with endometriosis and uses social media to speak candidly about her path to diagnosis and treatment - neither of which has been easy.
In June 2021, Molly-Mae revealed that she 'suffers with excruciating periods' and after an outpouring of concern from her 6.2m followers urging her to check for endometriosis, she discovered that did have the condition.
Her 'excruciating periods' were cause for concern
However, Molly-Mae claimed that her symptoms were previously ignored or dismissed by doctors, but a team of private specialists told her, 'you absolutely do have endometriosis, it's clear as day.'
In September she underwent surgery, explaining shortly afterwards that it had been harder than she anticipated - as was the recovery.
She said: 'I've definitely been all over the place these last couple of weeks. I didn't tell anybody, but I had my endometriosis surgery.
'The operation was way way harder to go through than I thought and my recovery time was quite a bit longer than I had planned and I was just a bit of a mess.'
As well as showing off two scars, the Pretty Little Thing creative director also told her followers that surgeons had made other incisions.
Molly-Mae explained: 'They obviously went in in my belly button as well and lower down.'
The surgery has left scarring, but Molly-Mae says that it has also changed her figure.
She said: 'I'm very self-critical. I think us girls have a tendency to be very self-critical. I know I am, especially since my endometriosis operation. My stomach still hasn't returned back to normal and it's something I've struggled quite a bit with.'
Average waiting time for an endo diagnosis is 8 years
Unfortunately, Hague's experience of being ignored by doctors is extremely common as symptoms are brushed off as period pains. On average, women wait eight years get a diagnosis.
While expressing her relief at finally knowing the cause of her debilitating pain she explained that 'it's not a good thing that I have endometriosis, because obviously it can affect fertility and other things, and you can never really cure it.'
This isn't the first time Molly-Mae has shown her endometriosis scars, though. She pointed out the marks whilst modelling workout clothes in a vlog and told viewers how she has struggled with her body image following the operation. She added: 'Not that I have to justify why my stomach isn't extra toned today but yes, that is why.'
In a recent vid titled 'SPEND MY PERIOD WEEK WITH ME', the influencer reveals that she 'just knows that [her] operation hasn't worked' and that 'the pain is unbearable.' She explained that 'it's another one of those days where I have to somehow make it through the day whilst being in so much pain. I am literally in pain to the point that I just want to curl up in a ball and cry.'
Molly-Mae hasn't shied away from raising awareness about other health issues, either. Following the discovery and removal of a 'huge' lump in her breast that 'felt like a literal golf ball', she used her platform to issue a reminder to 'check your bodies.' And, in November 2020, she told fans of her cancer scare after finding an abnormal mole on her calf.
What is endometriosis?
'Endometriosis is a condition where cells, like the ones in the lining of the womb, are found elsewhere in the body,' says Endometriosis UK CEO Emma Cox. 'Each month, like the cells in your womb, these endometriosis cells build up, then break down and bleed. But, unlike the cells in the womb that leave the body as a period, this blood has no way of escaping.' The result of this amounts to excess scar tissue and inflammation that causes debilitating pain.
What are the symptoms?
Endometriosis can be a hard one to spot since a lot of the symptoms overlap with other conditions and are often brushed off as period pains.
The most common symptoms to look out for include:
- Pelvic and lower back pain
- Bloating
- Diarrhoea
- Painful bowl movements
- Urinary urgency issues
- Fatigue
- Painful sex
FAQs
Molly-Mae Hague has shared a never seen before photo taken shortly after undergoing endometriosis surgery last year. The black and white snap, taken in hospital, shows two painful looking surgical wounds on her stomach and a cannula in the back of her hand.
What is Molly-Mae diagnosed with? ›
In June 2021 Molly-Mae Hague revealed she's been diagnosed with endometriosis after doctors previously told her she didn't have the condition.
Does Molly-Mae Hague have endometriosis? ›
Sadly, Molly-Mae, who last year underwent surgery in the hopes it'd ease pain caused by her endometriosis (a condition that sees tissue grow in other places, such as on the ovaries and fallopian tubes), said that her operation "didn't work" and that she was left in "unbearable" pain when she finally did come on.
Are Molly-Mae's teeth real? ›
However, Molly Mae wanted to reverse hers and go back to her natural teeth, which as you can see from the video are pretty perfect as they are. Our favourite thing about Molly Mae is that she consistently keeps it real and we're so happy she's embracing her natural beauty.
Has Molly had a BBL? ›
Surgeon's secrets. Dr. Omar Tillo, Medical Director and Senior Body Plastic Surgeon at CREO Clinic, disputed the suggestion that Molly has gone under the knife. He said: “While some speculate that Molly-Mae may have had a BBL, it doesn't look likely from these images.
What surgeries has Molly-Mae had? ›
The Molly-Mae filler chronicles
Molly-Mae has been very open and honest about her filler journey, admitting to lip, jaw and cheek filler over the years. However, at the start of 2021, she had most of her filler dissolved, keeping just lip filler to maintain her youthful pout.
Did Molly-Mae have a laparoscopy? ›
Finally she was referred to a specialist who said, "Yes, you absolutely do have endometriosis, what you've been dealing with is absolutely not normal." Molly-Mae had a laparoscopy — keyhole surgery — to remove endometriosis and shared photos of it.
What is the miracle drug for endometriosis? ›
ORILISSA was made for endometriosis pain. It works by dialing down estrogen (which is what fuels endometriosis pain). Also, some painkillers are taken as needed, rather than every day. ORILISSA must be taken every day, even if you're feeling better.
What is the ultimate cure for endometriosis? ›
The ultimate treatment of endometriosis is hysterectomy – which is the removal of the uterus (womb) and the removal of the ovaries and all endometriosis. This is major surgery and means there is no possibility of further pregnancy.
What hormone triggers endometriosis? ›
Endometriosis is a frequent and chronic inflammatory disease with impacts on reproduction, health and quality of life. This disorder is highly estrogen-dependent and the purpose of hormonal treatments is to decrease the endogenous ovarian production of estrogens.
Taking to her Instagram Stories, the former Love Islander, 24, uploaded a snap of herself as a child, with a prominent strawberry mark visible on her forehead. Strawberry marks, or haemangiomas are blood vessels that form a raised red lump on the skin, which appear soon after birth.
Why does Molly-Mae look different? ›
' Following her Love Island appearance and success, Molly Mae underwent a drastic transformation. Speaking on the Diary of a CEO podcast, she said 'I thought I needed to get jaw, cheek and lip filler to be a successful influencer like the girls on Instagram are,' she said. 'It's all editing, now I realise.
What happened to Molly-Mae's face? ›
Molly-Mae previously admitted she didn't recognise herself by the time she had reached the age of 21, having had a variety of cosmetic procedures done. She has now had her lip and jaw filler dissolved and her composite bonding veneers removed, saying she was 'terrified of herself' when she looked at past pictures.
Has Molly-Mae had her bum done? ›
She previously stated that her pregnancy had caused her body to change shape leading to the 'BBL' look, rather than a surgical intervention. In an older vlog, the former PLT director said: 'I'm not going to lie to you guys, my body has changed humongously…
How has Molly-Mae lost weight? ›
As well as eating well, Molly-Mae said she's hired a personal trainer to help her get into shape, saying that when you are confident in yourself, harsh words 'don't cut deep' but when you are not in the right mind, it is a different story.
What celebrity removed BBL? ›
Kim Kardashian, perhaps the most dominant Kardashian figure of all, has openly admitted that her BBL was painful and not worth it. Thus, she then got a BBL reduction. Renowned for the stunning curves she takes pride in, Kim may have as well put an end to the BBL trend just by getting hers removed.
What was the controversy with Molly-Mae? ›
At the end of December, 2021, on the podcast Diary of a CEO, Molly-Mae made the controversial comment that we “all have the same 24 hours in a day.” She went on to vaguely elaborate that she understood that people came from different backgrounds and had different financial situations, but that according to her ...
What did Molly-Mae have on her head? ›
The blonde beauty told fans: "I was born with a very, very large strawberry birthmark." Holding up her beauty blender to her forehead, Molly continued: "Essentially, it looked like this. "It was bright red, it was super large, it stuck out of my head quite far.
