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Radio 5 Live,03 Aug 2026,48 mins
That Time of the Month: Premature Ovarian Insufficiency
5 Live News SpecialsAvailable for over a year
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.
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