Ovarian cancer and menopause at 19 mean I can't have kids, but it's changed me for the better

Enlli Thompson, a teenager from Caernarfon, Gwynedd, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at 19, leading to the removal of her womb and immediate menopause. She will not be able to have children, but she believes her experience has changed her life for the better. Enlli had persistent stomach issues and headaches, which were initially dismissed by doctors as a bug or urinary infection.

It wasn't until a scan revealed a cyst in her pelvis that she received the devastating news. Despite the challenges, Enlli found support and underwent fertility treatment, freezing seven of her eggs. She completed chemotherapy in September 2025 and passed her driving test a week later. Now, Enlli experiences menopause symptoms and fatigue, but she sees her situation as an opportunity to raise awareness and make a difference. She hopes for better understanding and early detection of ovarian cancer in young women.