Vickers: 'Terrified' of first-ever surgery

West End star Diana Vickers, 34, recently underwent a laparoscopy, a surgical procedure to diagnose conditions like endometriosis. Vickers, who has struggled with symptoms since her late twenties, expressed significant fear about her first experience with general anesthesia. She described being "absolutely terrified" of the surgery, particularly due to her chronic insomnia.

Vickers also voiced criticism of the support available for women suffering from severe period pain. She highlighted the frustration of long NHS waiting times, with over 45,000 women waiting more than a year for treatment as of 2026. The singer noted that her doctor's advice to take the contraceptive pill worsened her condition, leading to further pain.

Endometriosis affects approximately one in 10 women of reproductive age in the UK. The condition, where womb-like tissue grows outside the uterus, can cause severe pain and fertility issues, with an average diagnosis time of eight years. Vickers' situation mirrors that of other public figures like Daisy Edgar Jones and Molly-Mae Hague, who have also spoken about their endometriosis journeys.