Powerlifter Wins Gold Medals While Competing Through Endometriosis Pain
Lhamo Weston says openness about competing with endometriosis is important, according to a BBC Health report.
A powerlifter has won gold medals while managing pain caused by endometriosis, according to a report published by BBC Health.
The athlete, named as Lhamo Weston, said it was important to be open about competing with the condition, the report said.
Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows in other parts of the body, and it can cause chronic pain, according to health authorities. The BBC Health report did not provide further details on Weston's competition results, training regimen, or medical history beyond the statements attributed to her.
BBC Health did not specify which competitions or events were involved, nor did it provide additional comment from medical professionals in the excerpt reviewed.
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- Powerlifter wins golds despite endometriosis pain — BBC Health
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