Naga Munchetty praised after BBC Breakfast host speaks out after health ordeal

NAGA MUNCHETTY has been thanked on social media after the presenter received a heartfelt message.

By Michelle Marshall, Senior Showbiz Reporter

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Naga Munchetty was praised online for being an inspiration after the BBC Breakfast host spoke out about women's health concerns. The broadcaster was clearly touched by the post as she took the opportunity to share the message in view of her 261,000 followers.

The 46-year-old reacted to a viewer's post after receiving the coil.

Naga had previously addressed the "traumatic ordeal" she faced after having a similar medical experience.

The BBC Breakfast host spoke out about the need for better care around the fitting of contraceptive coils, which can be very painful for some people.

Taking to the micro-blogging site, a viewer thanked the broadcaster for addressing the issues.

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Naga Munchetty praised as she speaks out on ordeal

Naga Munchetty praised as she speaks out on ordeal (Image: BBC)

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Naga Munchetty is a presenter on BBC Breakfast (Image: BBC)

Georgina Hague penned: "Thanks to @caitlinmoran @TVNaga01 my coil exchange was much more relaxed than last time.

"I was offered anaesthetic & the NHS staff kept me informed all the way through & assured me the procedure could be stopped at any point.

She added: "I still cried afterward but that was pure relief."

Naga took the opportunity to retweet the heartfelt message on her social media account.

Naga Munchetty has been outspoken on the fitting of coils

Naga Munchetty has been outspoken on the fitting of coils (Image: BBC)

Naga Munchetty reacted to a viewer's heartfelt post

Naga Munchetty reacted to a viewer's heartfelt post (Image: TWITTER NAGA MUNCETTY)

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Who are the BBC Breakfast hosts? (Image: EXPRESS)

She replied: "Amazing to hear."

Back in July, it was announced that pain relief before coil fittings and extractions would be routinely offered in England.

It comes after Naga and other women spoke out about the pain they endured during the procedure.

The star opened up about her experience of having a coil fitted during her Radio 5 show.

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She explained that it was a painful experience and had fainted twice following the procedure.

"We all know that coils are safe and effective and lots of women have no problem at all with them," she explained.

"But like all medical procedures, there's a vast range of experiences."

Naga had further problems when her coil was removed a year later.

"The pain again was excruciating. I fainted again, and then I burst into tears of relief," she remarked.

The BBC Breakfast presenter recently spoke out about the change in NHS policy.

Retweeting the news story, Naga said: "A step forward..."

BBC Breakfast airs weekdays on BBC One at 6am.

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