A year ago, Co Down woman Samantha Campbell was recovering from the most major surgery any woman can go through, a hysterectomy after being left in excruciating pain for years due to endometriosis.
Fast forward 12 months and while still suffering with the effects of the condition and experiencing perimenopause, Samantha is now using her experience to help other women facing the same battle.
Endometriosis is a long-term condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows in other places, such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes, affecting one in 10 women worldwide.