England captain Leah Williamson reveals how period pain affects her game
England star Leah Williamson has revealed that she was close to miss the 2022 European Championship for an endometriosis flare-up.
Endometriosis is a disease where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, causing pain and/or infertility. Endometriosis affects roughly 10% of reproductive-age women and girls globally.
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Leah Williamson,who replaced Steph Houghton as national team captain just before the tournament, won the Euro 2022 with England.
The 25-year-old player has revealed that she suffered a concussion injury just before the tournament. Williamson said that period pains nearly caused her to miss the Euro 2022.
Williamson told Women's Health:
"Before the Euros I had a concussion, which they say can really impact your next period, and it was bad - like, really bad.
"You know when you're on the bathroom floor and literally like: 'I can't move.' When it's too late to take the tablets because I'm, like, in it now.
"I was like, 'it cannot happen.' Like, I actually won't be able to play. [An endometriosis flare-up] is a big fear when you get to a tournament not injured.
"I don't change too much around [my cycle] now. Unless I'm on the floor. And then I'm like: 'I won't make it today'. I'm a professional athlete, I've always been like, 'let's get on with it’."
England conceded only two goals in the Euro and Williamson who featured in all the games played a key role in their success. She was also named in the Team of the Tournament.
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