BBC Breakfast’s news anchor Naga Munchetty has revealed a recent health scare resulted in excruciating pain and left her in need of an ambulance.
The 49-year-old TV star, who first spoke of her diagnosis with adenomyosis in 2023, has now detailed how medical professionals initially struggled to identify the condition.
Initially attributing her symptoms to a “normal period”, Naga clarified that her experiences were far from ordinary. Speaking to The Times, she said: “(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.”
Recounting the painful effects of the condition, the news presenter shared an instance where she had no choice but to call for an ambulance due to the severity of her symptoms.
During this distressing time she instructed her husband, esteemed TV director James Haggar, not to allow doctors to perform a hysterectomy on her if she was unconscious. Naga first disclosed her struggle with this debilitating condition during a BBC Radio 5 Live appearance in 2023, revealing that she was even in pain while hosting the show.
Naga’s impressive broadcasting career began with a role as a reporter on Reuters Financial Television. Since then, she has continued to thrive, securing roles on CNBC, Channel 4 and now BBC News, where she is one of the most recognisable faces, reports the Express.
The NHS describes adenomyosis as a condition where the lining of the womb starts growing into the muscle in the wall of the womb. There are treatments available to help manage any symptoms and while some symptoms may be more noticeable during menstruation, they can also occur at any time during the menstrual cycle.
The NHS lists pelvic pain, abdominal bloating, and pain during sex as some of the symptoms that those with the condition may experience. However, it’s worth noting that some individuals with adenomyosis may not exhibit any symptoms.
Although the condition is more commonly diagnosed in individuals over the age of 30, it can affect anyone who menstruates. For further information on adenomyosis, you can visit the NHS website here.