Woman Says She Had Eight Miscarriages as Doctors Failed to Diagnose the Cause for 15 Years

 A 30-year-old woman from Scarborough, North Yorkshire,  Sophie Bunton, has revealed her devastating struggle with undiagnosed endometriosis, which she says caused 15 years of pain, eight miscarriages, and left her unable to have children.

Sophie feels her endometriosis was ‘misdiagnosed’ (Image: Kennedy News & Media)

Sophie first experienced severe, heavy periods at the age of 13, which often left her bedbound. At 15, she was prescribed the combined pill by her GP, but after two years of enduring its side effects, she stopped taking it. Despite worsening symptoms, she says doctors repeatedly dismissed her condition as “bad periods.”

30-year-old Sophie Bunton’s bloated stomach which is one of her endometriosis symptoms (Image: Kennedy News & Media)

Her pain escalated over the years, and at 19, she suffered her first miscarriage. By the age of 21, Sophie had endured a second miscarriage and continued to experience debilitating symptoms. Yet, doctors allegedly failed to investigate further.

In October 2024, Sophie was finally diagnosed with stage four endometriosis following surgery, which revealed that the disease had spread to multiple organs. She was also diagnosed with adenomyosis, a related condition.

Sophie Bunton suffered eight miscarriages (Image: Kennedy News & Media)

“It’s been going on for about 15 years, and it’s affected everything—my business, friendships, relationships, and my mental and physical health,” Sophie said. “I didn’t feel listened to, and everything was put down to bad periods.”

Endometriosis, a chronic condition where tissue similar to the womb lining grows outside the uterus, can cause severe pain, organ damage, and fertility issues. Despite its impact, many women report delays in diagnosis due to dismissive attitudes from medical professionals.

Sophie is now sharing her story to raise awareness and encourage women with similar symptoms to advocate for their health. “Keep pushing, even if you feel like you’re not being listened to,” she said. “I feel like I’ve left it too late.”

While relieved to have a diagnosis finally, Sophie says the years of neglect have taken a heavy toll. “I feel upset and relieved at the same time. This could have been prevented years ago if someone had listened,” she said.

Through her openness, Sophie hopes to support others and shed light on the often-overlooked impact of endometriosis.