Singer Florence Welch has revealed that she underwent life-saving emergency surgery after experiencing an ectopic pregnancy in August 2023. The Grammy nominee shared with The Guardian that she was unknowingly suffering from serious internal bleeding while performing on stage at a festival, describing the experience as “the closest I came to death.”
Welch was diagnosed with a ruptured fallopian tube following a miscarriage, which required surgery “within the hour.” At the time, the 39-year-old singer canceled some planned concerts, telling fans she was doing so for “reasons I don’t really feel strong enough to go into yet.”
She told The Guardian that she was left devastated after the miscarriage but was advised by a doctor that she would be able to continue with her performance schedule. On the day of a headline show in Cornwall, Welch said she felt unwell but managed to complete her set as planned. However, a scan conducted shortly afterward revealed there was “a Coke can’s worth of blood in my abdomen.”
Medical professionals informed her that she needed to undergo emergency surgery immediately to have her fallopian tube removed.
According to the NHS, one in 90 pregnancies in the UK are ectopic. This condition occurs when a fertilized egg implants itself outside of the womb. Symptoms typically begin between four and 12 weeks and can include pain low down on one side of the abdomen as well as pain in the tip of the shoulder.
If left undiagnosed, the fallopian tube can burst, resulting in life-threatening internal bleeding. In such cases, immediate surgery is necessary to either repair or remove the affected organ.
Florence Welch, who performs with Florence and the Machine, is set to release a new album, *Everybody Scream*, in October.
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