She was born with uterine malformation where the uterus is present as a paired organ when the embryogenetic fusion of the Müllerian ducts fails to occur. As a result, there is a double uterus with two separate cervixes, and possibly a double vagina as well.
Life challenges can be unpredictable for people born with the condition but according to Elizabeth, they serve as an opportunity to grow.
Popularly known as Speciallady, Elizabeth who is a Women Reproductive Health Advocate came out for the first time in 2017 to narrate her story as a woman born with a rare congenital abnormality of the womb called uterus didelphys. The story made her the first black African woman to share her plight with headlines in over 100 countries worldwide. This uncertain health journey motivated her to establish her charity called Speciallady Awareness by raising awareness on gynaecological conditions, combating menstrual poverty and gender bias in healthcare.
Prior to Elizabeth's advocacy work, her dream was to become a lawyer therefore she completed her Bachelor of laws (LLB) at London Metropolitan University and Master of Laws (LLM) at the University of Surrey in the UK. She worked in various organisations like Birmingham City Council, British Army Welfare services, Santander Banking Group, Eurostar, NatWest Bank, and others. However, she decided to give up on her career prospects to become the voice for women and young girls suffering reproductive health issues.
Her foundation, Speciallady Awareness, successfully donated sanitary products and medical items worth several thousands of pounds since its institution in 2017. Elizabeth herself has featured and appeared on several media platforms, Army and You magazine, JUNO magazine and Boots Health & Beauty magazine in the UK, Health magazine in the USA, and other renowned radio, online, and television platforms. Her dream keeps seeing the light of day. Elizabeth's story covered by Born Different has gain ground and has been viewed by millions of people globally.
Focusing on her advocacy, Speciallady has had an opportunity to share her story and to inform patrons at the British Army Wives network event, Community Centres, Local Churches, London Rotary Club of Hendon, and at Charity Conference in the UK. Back home In Ghana, her office has visited various educational institutions such as 2nd Image International Skills College, Odorgonno secondary school, Kanda Training Institute, and Al-Waleed Comprehensive Islamic Basic school, and many others to educate the girl child on reproductive health topics.
Source: YEN GH
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