The Traitors star Elen Wyn has opened up about her incurable condition that causes ‘debilitating pain’.

Elen, 25, featured on the latest series of the popular BBC show hosted by Claudia Winkleman.

The Welsh translator was the second to be banished and left the show in tears after her theories of there being a ‘strong female’ traitor.

The reality star has since opened up about her life on social media, including how she manage the condition she was recently diagnosed with – endometriosis. 

The chronic illness affects one in 10 women and develops when tissue that lines the womb grows in other parts of the body. It can cause bleeding, inflammation and, if left untreated, can lead to infertility.

In a recent video on TikTok, Elen described how she was diagnosed with Endometriosis last year and it has left her in ‘too much pain to function’ at times. 

Elen Wyn, 25, from The Traitors opened up about her struggle with incurable condition  endometriosis that causes ‘debilitating pain’ in a TikTok video

Elen, 25, featured on the recent series of the popular BBC show hosted by Claudia Winkleman and was the second contestant to be banished  

She revealed, ‘There have been days this year where I’ve had to call in sick because I’ve been in too much pain to function.’

Elen, who is also an award winning mezzo-soprano who trained at the prestigious Welsh College of Music in Cardiff, said she had faced ‘constant gaslighting by doctors and receptionists’ and ‘debilitating pain’ she has experienced with the condition.

The Welsh native admitted she didn’t have much knowledge about women’s bodies or menstrual cycles before.

However, despite her struggles, Elen shared how she has since educated herself to help handle her symptoms and is ‘staying positive’.

In her video, she revealed how she is managing it through changes in her lifestyle and diet. She also shared she informed her workplace about her Endometriosis.

‘Once I became aware of my body and what in my diet and lifestyle caused inflammation, I made changes and now my pain isn’t nearly as bad as it used to be,’ Elen said.

The clip on TikTok attracted over 74,000 views and hoards of comments from fans. 

Elen has posted many videos on TikTok detailing her experience with the condition.

Elen, who is also an award winning mezzo-soprano who trained at the prestigious Welsh College of Music in Cardiff, said she faced ‘constant gaslighting by doctors and receptionists’ 

Elen’s series of The Traitors ended with faithfuls Leanne Quigley and Jake Brown winning the £94,600 prize pot and more than seven million tuned in to watch the finale

In one clip, she shared her experience of getting diagnosed with endometriosis after experiencing symptoms since being 14 years old. 

Eventually, Elen had a laparoscopy that revealed she had stage four endometriosis.

Elen’s series of The Traitors ended with faithfuls Leanne Quigley and Jake Brown winning the £94,600 prize pot and more than seven million tuned in to watch the finale. 

The final episode saw interior designer Francesca ‘Frankie’ Rowan-Plowden, and former British diplomat Alexander Dragonetti banished, as their fellow faithfuls did not believe that they were not traitors.

While business director Charlotte Berman, who had been pretending to be Welsh before being made a traitor later the series, was banished after she aroused suspicion from her fellow compeтιтors. 

WHAT IS ENDOMETRIOSIS?

Endometriosis occurs when cells in the lining of the uterus are found elsewhere in the body. 

Each month, these cells react in the same way as those in the uterus; building up, breaking down and bleeding. Yet, the blood has no way to escape the body.

Symptoms include pain, heavy periods and fatigue, as well as a higher risk of infertility, and bowel and bladder problems.

Its cause is unknown but may be genetic, related to problems with the immune system or exposure to chemicals.

Treatment focuses on pain relief and improving quality of life, which may include surgery or hormone treatment.

Source: Endometriosis UK