Rayssa Miranda, a 29-year-old woman from Goiás who died in Portugal, was reportedly undergoing treatment for suspected endometriosis. Her brother, Roger Castro Miranda, revealed that Rayssa had an emergency surgery which led to a cardiac arrest; she had been experiencing concerning health issues prior to her death. About a month before her passing, she had her first consultation, during which tests indicated the possible diagnosis of endometriosis.

On the day of her death, Wednesday the 25th, Rayssa was scheduled to receive the results of her medical tests but instead began to feel unwell in the hospital parking lot. Shortly thereafter, she sought help and discovered she was experiencing severe hemorrhaging. This tragic turn of events raises questions about the timing and adequacy of her medical treatment leading up to her passing.

Following her death, Rayssa's body was transferred back to Aparecida de Goiânia, Brazil, where a wake and burial took place on the morning of Saturday, the 28th. Endometriosis, as noted by Brazil's Ministry of Health, is a disease characterized by the abnormal growth of tissue similar to the lining of the uterus, which can cause chronic inflammation and significant health risks for affected individuals, drawing attention to the importance of effective management and treatment of such conditions for women.