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Katie Knowles Undergoes Hysterectomy to End Years of Chronic Pain

Her Instagram post outlines post-op pain, menopausal symptoms and a pledge to reclaim her life.

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Overview

  • Katie Knowles underwent a hysterectomy at age 35 after decades of misdiagnoses, multiple laparoscopies and a medical menopause to manage PCOS, endometriosis and adenomyosis.
  • She recounted suffering extreme bloating, vomiting, chronic fatigue and stabbing pains that left her missing daily moments with her family.
  • In her Instagram caption she admitted feeling “less like a woman”; she said the surgery was necessary to stop surviving and start living again.
  • Her early recovery has been marked by significant pain, exhaustion, hot flashes and forgetfulness as she navigates surgical menopause.
  • Knowles asked followers to scroll past any judgmental or flippant comments, emphasizing the deeply personal nature of her health journey.