Naga Munchetty has bravely spoken out about a recent health scare that left her in excruciating pain and forced the TV star to call for an ambulance.
The host of BBC Breakfast opened up about her diagnosis with adenomyosis in 2023, describing how medical professionals initially struggled to identify the condition.
Detailing how her symptoms had initially been dismissed as the result of a “normal period”, Naga explained how they were anything but.
She clarified to The Times: “[A normal period] It’s not throwing up. It’s not diarrhoea. It’s not hugging a toilet and crying because you’re sweating through pain, fainting, cramped over, loading yourself up with painkillers way more than you should be, from the age of 15.”
Recalling the agonising effects of the condition, the news anchor revealed how she was once left with no other option but to call an ambulance as her symptoms escalated.
During this ordeal, she instructed her husband, acclaimed TV director James Haggar, not to allow doctors to perform a hysterectomy on her if she was unconscious.
Meanwhile, during an appearance on BBC Radio 5 Live in 2023, Naga first disclosed details of her struggle with the debilitating condition, revealing that she was even in pain during the broadcast due to it.
Naga has built an impressive career in broadcasting. Her journey started with a reporter role at Reuters Financial Television and she has since thrived in the industry, securing positions at CNBC, Channel 4 and the BBC, where she has become a tremendously recognisable television personality, reports the Express.
What is adenomyosis?
Adenomyosis, according to the NHS, is a condition where the lining of the womb (uterus) starts growing into the muscle in the wall of the womb. There are treatments that can help with any symptoms.
Those with adenomyosis may experience symptoms during their period or at any time in the menstrual cycle, including pelvic pain, abdominal bloating, and pain during sex. Nonetheless, there are individuals who do not exhibit any signs of the illness.
While diagnosis is more frequent in those over 30, any person who menstruates can be affected by this condition.
Click here for more information on adenomyosis on the NHS website.