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5 Live News Specials
Hosted by BBC Radio 5 Live · EN
Showcasing BBC Radio 5 Live's news specials, including in-depth interviews.
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That Time of the Month: Adenomyosis
1w ago00:46:23Tap to summarizeThree 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 2026
Transcribe →That Time of the Month: Pre-eclampsia
Apr 2100:41:57Tap to summarizeNaga and the doctors are joined by Sarah Falkland to talk about the condition pre-eclampsia. It affects up to 5% of pregnant woman causing, in some cases, dangerously high blood pressure, which can put the mother and baby at risk. First broadcast on BBC 5 Live on 21 April 2026
Transcribe →That Time of the Month: Urinary incontinence
Mar 1000:43:42Tap to summarizeNaga and the team are joined by Dr Rajvinder Khasriya, who is a Consultant in Urogynaecology in the NHS, and also Lisa Watson, who suffers with urinary incontinence and wants to break down the taboos around the issue. 5 Live listeners join the discussion to ask questions and share their experiences. First broadcast on BBC 5 Live on 10 March 2026
Transcribe →That Time of the Month: Surgical menopause
Feb 1800:49:48Tap to summarizeNaga and the doctors are joined by Becca Rodker to talk about her experience of going through surgical menopause. It’s what happens when both ovaries are removed during surgery before you’ve gone through a natural menopause. It causes the sudden loss of hormones, and it can be very overwhelming. The doctors talk through what happens and answer questions from callers. This episode was first broadcast on BBC 5 Live on 10 February 2026.
Transcribe →That Time of the Month: Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR)
Jan 1301:14:56Tap to summarizeNaga and the doctors are joined by Emma, Lucy, Sarah, Jim and Hayley to talk about terminating a pregnancy for medical reasons (TFMR). That is ending what is often a much-wanted pregnancy due to results from antenatal testing, foetal anomalies or maternal health. If you are affected by issues in this discussion, there is a range of organisations and websites that can offer you advice and support. You can find them listed on the BBC's Actionline website at bbc.co.uk/actionline. First broadcast on BBC 5 Live on 13 January 2026
Transcribe →That Time of the Month: Review of 2025
Dec 2300:50:02Tap to summarizeNaga is joined by Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Christine Ekechi to look back on some of the That Time of the Month episodes from 2025. First broadcast on BBC 5 Live 23 December 2025
Transcribe →That Time of the Month: HRT your questions
Dec 900:48:32Tap to summarizeNaga is joined by Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Christine Ekechi to answer your questions about HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy). First broadcast on BBC 5 Live on 9 December 2025
Transcribe →That Time of the Month: Ovarian cancer
Nov 1900:56:44Tap to summarizeLeila Nathoo sits in for Naga Munchetty. She speaks to Hannah Lane about being diagnosed with ovarian cancer and her life living with the condition. She’s also joined by regular experts Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Christine Ekechi. First broadcast on BBC 5 Live on 18 November 2025
Transcribe →That Time of the Month: Pelvic Girdle Pain
Oct 1600:40:15Tap to summarizeNaga and the doctors are joined by Vicky Roberton to talk about pelvic girdle pain. It’s a condition which affects around 1 in 5 pregnant women. It doesn’t impact the health of their baby but it can affect their own mobility, quality of life and mental health. Naga, Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Christine Ekechi speak to 5 Live listeners and answer their questions.”
Transcribe →That Time of the Month: Vaginismus
Sep 3000:50:20Tap to summarizeNaga is joined by singer-songwriter Lucy Wroe to talk about vaginismus. It’s a condition which causes the vagina to suddenly tighten up when you try to insert something into it, for example using a tampon or having sex. It can be extremely painful and upsetting and it can impact your daily life and your mental health. Naga is also joined by Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Christine Ekechi to hear 5 Live listeners stories and answer their questions.
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