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Laois Woman Says She's Having To Fight To Get Answers For A Reproductive Health Issue

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A Laois woman's fighting for answers as to what is causing her sudden severe pain and discomfort.

Portlaoise's Hayley Dunne has a diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome, and has been in hospital since Tuesday after experiencing strong stomach pain and unexplained bleeding.

Doctors had assumed it was her appendix and had cleared her medically to go home after a clear CT scan, only to be told the radiologist had observed free fluid in her pelvis,

Ms Dunne was told they believed it could be due to a ruptured cyst, and has been repeatedly refused an outpatient gynecologist appointment.

She says she's trying to figure out the next step:

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