Loose Women’s Judi Love has spoken candidly about her 20-year battle with endometriosis, revealing the condition has left her in unbearable pain, both physically and mentally. In an intimate interview, Judi said: “It took me about five years to get a diagnosis, and the average time is even longer – as long as nine years.
“For women, our pain is often not always taken seriously, so symptoms are just put down to having ‘bad periods’. At the time, it wasn’t spoken about much, so when I received my diagnosis I honestly didn’t really know what it was, but the effect on my life, my physical and mental health, was sometimes unbearable.”
Judi emphasised the importance of raising awareness about endometriosis: “I think it’s so important that people are starting to have more open conversations about endometriosis and the impact it can have, as well as pushing for diagnoses, because not having that pain recognised or acknowledged is really difficult.” You can keep up to date with the latest TV and showbiz news by signing up to the newsletter here .
Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows in other areas, such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes, significantly impacting a person’s quality of life.
Judi, who is passionate about challenging health stigmas, sees the new year as an opportunity to focus on her wellbeing. She said: “I like to be active, I really enjoy boxing – it makes me feel good. One of my big mottos is ‘health is wealth’ – so that’s what I keep in mind when it comes to goals. It’s really worth investing the time in being active. It’s an ongoing thing for me which I work around my schedule, so my plan is to continue those habits for the rest of 2025.”
Now in her forties, Judi has become more mindful of her diet and drinking habits, reports the Mirror.
Judi Love for the Pink Lady Campaign, January 2025
She’s starting the year by partnering with Pink Lady apples on a campaign that addresses the fear of judgement people face while eating at work. She explained: “I’m so excited to be working with Pink Lady apples – the campaign is all about fear of judgement at lunchtime.
“According to new research, 81% of office workers admit they wouldn’t eat the same foods at work that they enjoy at home, because they fear being judged by co-workers. The message of the campaign is ‘you do you’ – which is how I try to live my life! “.
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