Ovarian cancer and menopause at 19 mean I can't have kids, but it's changed me for the better
Summary
Enlli Thompson, a 19-year-old from Wales, was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer after months of pain and misdiagnoses. She had a full hysterectomy and chemotherapy, which caused early menopause and infertility, but she has become more confident and now advocates for better awareness of ovarian cancer in young women.Key Facts
- Enlli experienced severe pain and changing periods in 2024 but was initially told nothing was wrong.
- A scan later revealed a cyst, and further tests confirmed stage 3 ovarian cancer.
- She needed a hysterectomy that led to immediate menopause and inability to have children.
- Enlli froze seven eggs before starting chemotherapy, which finished in September 2025.
- She struggles with menopause symptoms and chemotherapy side effects like hot flushes, brain fog, and fatigue.
- About 120 young women in the UK are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year, and early menopause in teens is very rare.
- Enlli now raises awareness on social media and wants to work in cancer care.
- She embraces her appearance by shaving her head and feels more confident than before her diagnosis.
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