What is Naga Munchetty’s condition?
NAGA Munchetty is a British TV presenter and newsreader.
Naga Munchetty presents regularly on BBC Breakfast and recently announced she is living with adenomyosis.
What is Naga Munchetty's condition?
Speaking to the Independent, the TV star shared that she was diagnosed with adenomyosis.
She stated that, like most people, she had never heard of the condition until she was recently diagnosed.
Adenomyosis is a condition that affects the tissues that line the womb.
People with this condition suffer immense pain as the endometrial tissue grows into the muscular wall of the womb, instead of just lining the uterus.
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It can affect either part of the womb or the whole organ.
The condition is not usually life-threatening, however, medical professionals acknowledge the intensity of the symptoms can massively impact a sufferer's quality of life.
It is more common in those aged 40-50 years and in those who have had children.
What are the symptoms of adenomyosis?
The most common symptoms of adenomyosis are:
- Heavy periods that last for a long time
- Severe period pain
- A feeling of pressure in your stomach
- Bloating
- Difficulty conceiving
- Pain during sex
- Pain when you open your bowels
It is also possible to have adenomyosis and show no signs or symptoms of the condition.
Furthermore, many of the symptoms of adenomyosis are similar to endometriosis.
The only way to know for sure whether you have adenomyosis is to have an MRI or ultrasound scan by a specialist.
Does adenomyosis need treatment?
The treatment for adenomyosis depends on the person's age, desire for children, suitability for surgery and previous treatments they have had.
The most common treatment options for this condition include:
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Self care such as warm baths and heat patches
- Hormone therapy such as the contraceptive pill
- Surgery to remove the abnormal areas of muscle
Some choose to have a hysterectomy, which is a surgical procedure where the womb is removed.
A hysterectomy is usually only considered in severe cases and if the person does not wish to become pregnant.