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BBC investigative journalist Sam Poling has spoken publicly about living with endometriosis after years of the condition of private

For much of her professional life, Sam Poling has spent time in The Company of counterfeit cigarettes gangs, cocaine trafficker and convicted murderer who while undercover.

The BBC investigative journalist, 46, remained calm in high-pressure situations, and has managed, often exhaustive control over their work.

"Shows no sign of weakness is never going to work," She Said .

This is partly why she's never spoken publicly about living with a chronic illness That sometimes left her on her knees and cried in pain.

endometriosis affects one in 10 women in the UK - Sam lived with her since she was a girl, and Talk about it with a few Close Friends and family.

Now she has shared Her Story publicly in the footsteps of fellow-sufferer who has the Awareness of the condition.

"Fiona was Brave Enough to Talk to - and I've spent all my time with the people begging to speak to me in my work," said Sam .

"you spend so Many years with pain and it's not believed That you feel numb. "

What is endometriosis?

means The requirement That cells, such as those in the lining of the Womb (uterus) elsewhere in The Body .

Each month these cells react in the same way as in the uterus - structure, then break down and bleed, but to escape with no way.

Painful periods are just one of the possible symptoms That can include pain during sex, heavy, prolonged, or irregular periods, pain when urinating, symptoms of irritable bowel, back and leg pain, fatigue, infertility and depression. Surgery can also cause adhesions - bands of Scar Tissue That bind two bodies together.

Since some of the symptoms with other diseases, the diagnosis is very difficult. On average, it will take More Than seven years between a woman first seeing a doctor about your symptoms and receive a diagnosis.

The Cause is unknown and there is no definitive cure.

Sam is best known for investigations on the BBC ' s Panorama-and passing - Most recently, her work on The Documentary of the Nations & regions Current Affairs award at the annual RTS ceremony.

Many of their colleagues had no idea of The Pain That she feels, not only during a period but for three out of four weeks per month.

it was a condition for the first time, when Sam was 12, but it was not diagnosed until she was 30.

she describes The Feeling as "the worst pain you can imagine deep in your body" and often went around and writhed in pain.

the surgeon could not find The Cause by operations, you said she was as "dramatic".

Sam has won numerous BAFTAs for their work, including the 2009 Panorama show Crime Pays

"When I was Growing Up , I thought it was only on your hands and knees crying on the ground every month was normal," She Said .

"whenever I went to The Doctor or complained I was told I had a low pain Threshold That I have it, from the school or University.

"this is The story for so Many women, you're out you're lying, and That was it for a long time, because for so long needs a diagnosis. "

"you have nothing to say'

In an effort to manage their condition, Sam had countless operations and has been through chemical menopause Three Times .

The procedure is unpleasant and caused almost immediate symptoms such as hot flushes and memory loss.

Doctors have repeatedly recommended That you get a hysterectomy - which is no guarantee of an end to The Pain .

She Said : "will Not be able to remember The Day That I'm interviewing, or The Questions I ask and to say That there is a constant battle with yourself, because you don't want to, 'I'll fight' - this is my problem.

"If you spend years belittled, humiliated, shamed, ignored, and rejected by the people who helped them in time, you will learn to silence myself. "

In your Spare Time Sam -bikes in and around the Scottish Highlands

In The Past , Sam will be able to take comfort in the support of your closest colleagues.

she is happy about the news That Bbc Scotland , in the meantime, an endometriosis-friendly employers.

- from The Charity endometriosis UK - can. employers That break better support women with the condition by educating the employees, scars, and promotion of practical adjustments in the work world

A spokeswoman for the endometriosis UK, said: "With rates of female employment, higher than ever before, and endometriosis costs the UK Economy £8. 2 billion per year, loss of work, the treatment and the cost in health care, endometriosis is a condition to ignore That the employer cannot afford. "

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The Charity , which recently asked More Than 2,000 people in the UK were surveyed on the Awareness - Less than half of the people That knew in Scotland, what was endometriosis.

MPs have launched an investigation into the experiences of women of endometriosis following, where half of the 13.500 women interviewed said they experienced suicidal thoughts - a lot of thought also, they rely on highly addictive painkillers.

Now under the care of a "life-changing" - consultant, hopes Sam , your story will be to improve the conditions for women prior to endometriosis in The Future .

she added: "Every conversation is a good conversation. I Am very happy when I see and hear people Talk about it and Social Media is a great thing for the people to share these conversations.

"I think it's a young woman had was 18 months ago, a video diary about living with endometriosis. It was just awesome and I was so proud of you, but so sad That I will not have in the beginning. "

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Source of news: bbc.com