BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty was absent from the programme on Thursday morning after revealing she was left 'screaming in pain' due to her adenomyosis condition. The 48-year-old was replaced by Tina Daheley, who joined regular co-host Charlie Stayt.
Munchetty has been vocal about her battle with adenomyosis, a condition where the lining of the womb grows into the muscular wall, causing chronic pain. She recently disclosed on her BBC Radio 5 Live show that she experiences constant, nagging pain in her uterus and pelvis.
The presenter also recounted an incident where her husband had to call an ambulance after she endured 45 minutes of non-stop screaming in agony. She was diagnosed with the condition eight months ago, but recalls suffering severe period pain since the age of 16, often being 'doubled over' and vomiting.
Munchetty said she felt 'weak but also angry' as doctors dismissed her symptoms for years, telling her she was 'just unlucky'. Though not life-threatening, adenomyosis can significantly impact daily life, and Munchetty continues to raise awareness about the condition.
