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That Time of the Month: Premature Ovarian Insufficiency

August 03, 2026

Naga and the doctors are joined by Bethany Harrold from The Daisy Network charity to discuss premature ovarian insufficiency or POI. It’s when a woman’s ovaries stop working properly and they aren’t able to consistently release eggs or make the hormones estrogen and progesterone. It affects around 4% of women under the age of 40. They're also joined by 5 Live listeners who share their experiences and ask questions. This episode was first broadcast on BBC 5 Live on 28 July 2026.

That Time of the Month: Womb Cancer

June 23, 2026

Naga and the doctors discuss womb or endometrial cancer - the symptoms to look out for and the treatment options.  They are joined by Marie O'Sullivan, who was diagnosed with womb cancer 4 years ago, and Dr Eleanor Jones, who co-founded the Peaches Womb Cancer Trust to support those impacted.   They're also joined by 5 Live listeners who share their experiences and ask questions.    This episode was first broadcast on BBC 5 Live on 23 June 2026.

That Time of the Month: Adenomyosis

May 19, 2026

Three years ago Naga shared her own experience with Adenomyosis - a condition where the lining of the uterus starts growing into the muscle in the wall of the womb. It causes debilitating symptoms such as heavy periods and severe pain that stops you from doing your usual activities. Naga and the team speak to ultra-marathon runner Cadi Lambert and Lance Bombadier Annie Robertson, as well as 5 Live listeners, about their experiences of the condition. First broadcast on BBC 5 Live on 19 May ...