Fatiha El Ghorri, the 44-year-old comedian known for appearing on Taskmaster, has revealed she underwent a hysterectomy last summer after being diagnosed with stage 1 endometrial cancer. The star shared her health battle in a candid Instagram post, detailing the gruelling experience.
El Ghorri was referred for a transvaginal scan in February last year as part of a routine check-up. Weeks later, she was told the scan showed something abnormal in her womb and required urgent further tests. She opted for a precautionary hysterectomy and also chose to have her ovaries removed to avoid the need for chemotherapy or additional surgery.
Post-surgery, El Ghorri struggled with basic tasks such as sitting upright, coughing, and bending. She said she could not bend at the waist until Christmas and felt ashamed of her helplessness. The operation left her with what she described as "medical menopause," which she says has been harder than the surgery itself.
In her update, El Ghorri listed symptoms including low mood, vaginal dryness, changes in appetite and hair, depression, and memory problems. She urged greater awareness, stating: "We have to do more, menopause ain't a joke. It changes your life forever, physically, mentally and hormonally."
