BBC Naga Munchetty shares 'best' sentence to say at GP appointment 'to be heard'

BBC Naga Munchetty shares 'best' sentence to say at GP appointment 'to be heard'BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty has shared advice on speaking to GPs after her own experienceCommentsNewsCharlotte Smith Senior Lifestyle Content Editor10:45, 11 Apr 2026View ImageThe BBC star's book 'It's Probably Nothing' focuses on women's health(Image: Getty )Naga Munchetty has revealed what she considers the 'best' sentence to use when visiting your GP to ensure you're properly 'heard'. The BBC Breakfast host has been candid about her own health struggles and her adenomyosis diagnosis, which wasn't confirmed until she was 47, despite experiencing symptoms since her teens.‌Five years ago, she detailed her experience of having a coil fitted and discussed her struggles with debilitating, painful periods. The reaction from listeners was extraordinary and prompted her to speak more openly about her symptoms and investigate other women's experiences with medical treatment.‌The 51-year-old has penned a book, 'It's Probably Nothing: Critical Conversations on the Women's Health Crisis'. During a previous BBC Radio 4 show, she explained to host Anita Rani why she felt driven to tackle this subject after feeling ignored when seeking medical assistance.‌Discussing her book at the time, she told listeners: "I'm sick of women not being listened to." She also offered her guidance on how to speak up and be heard when seeking medical help.During the Woman's Hour episode, she referenced a section in her book centred around GP appointments. She said: "There's a chapter in here, which I was really nervous about writing, called 'The GP Appointment', because I thought 'this is going to sound really patronising, everyone knows how to book a GP appointment'.Content cannot be displayed without consent‌"But, this is more about what you say. You make...