Alison Acton

BBC 5live senior journalist & ‘That Time of the Month’ producer. Always looking to help you tell your stories on the radio. She/Her. Views my own.

[Alison Acton @alisonacton]

Radio royalty. An inspiration. A legend. RIP Dame Jenni Murray https://t.co/iP3uhNtxxh

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Such an incredibly powerful and moving episode of #TTOTM on @bbc5live today dealing with the issues around terminating a pregnancy for medical reasons (#TFMR). Brilliantly presented by @TVNaga01 with @DrNighatArif and @DrEkechi. Download and listen again https://t.co/jbFrlP6uLK

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It’s here! The round up of our @bbc5live Podcast “That Time of The Month” capturing all the highlights & significant taboos broken on all things #womenhealth

Hosted by the amazing @TVNaga01 @DrEkechi Me!
Produced: @alisonacton

https://t.co/iw6KPIBoTD

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How to support your Partner through #perimenopause
An incredible listener of our @BBC5Live Podcast ‘That Time Of The Month’ got in touch asking how he can truly support his wife through perimenopause without losing the connection between them.

@TVNaga01 and @DrEkechi and I had lots of advice:
1. Talk, talk, talk
2. When she expresses she’s going through something, make a habit of asking if she needs help or needs an ear. Not every problem she’s going through can be problem-solved
3. Avoid any form of dismissal. Validation of what she is experiencing can be so helpful
4. She knows her body the best! Every woman has a different timeline, symptoms, order of events, etc. Taking others’ word/experience means little compared to her own
5. Encourage that more information and supporting is coming out now than ever before, and give her faith to believe she will get through this

Producer: @alisonacton

🎧Listen back to the podcast episode on BBC5Live: https://t.co/E3XnxDJMF2

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Such an amazing episode of That Time of the Month with @TVNaga01, @DrNighatArif and @DrEkechi all about HRT… well as much as we could squeeze in!! Listen now on @BBCSounds

https://t.co/InWWCRqGjh

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“Am I too old for HRT?”

We discussed all your #HRT questions on our @bbc5live Podcast ‘That Time Of The Month’ available on BBC Sounds App
Hosted by the incredible @TVNaga01 & cohosted with @DrEkechi

Producer: @alisonacton

🎙️ 🔗 https://t.co/1r6UautIg1

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Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) affects around 1 in 5pregnant women & birthing people to some degree.
While common, it is NOT a normal part of pregnancy
We discussed this in detail on our @bbc5live podcast ‘That Time Of The Month’ and covered on @BBCNews

🔗 'I could hardly walk' - the issue that affects one in five mums. https://t.co/cCnj6w8Vg2

🎧That Time of The Month:
https://t.co/mpAn7NGty0

@TVNaga01 @DrEkechi @alisonacton

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Really proud of this episode of That Time Of The Month on BBC5Live
Dad’s definitely should be discussing periods with their daughters
Listen back to our podcast episode

@TVNaga01 @DrEkechi @alisonacton

https://t.co/loVNMo3FLm

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Hot take- Dad’s definitely should be discussing periods with their daughters

Our That time of the Month Podcast caused such a stir that the BBC Health have covered that periods are a part of life, as widowed father, Roy shared “it’s something you can’t hide from”
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https://t.co/1k8DOzhtgf

You can listen back to our episode below on BBC Sounds App. ⤵️

https://t.co/VECTDKvb93

@tvnaga @DrEkechi
Producer: @alisonacton

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Front page of the @BBCNews website this morning- @whymumsdontjump sharing her experience of Pelvic Organ prolapse after child birth
We covered this on our @bbc5live podcast with me, @TVNaga01 @DrEkechi That Time Of the Month- listen back to the episode ⬇️
https://t.co/yQqG2J8t9s

Producer: @alisonacton

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Everything you need to know about Pelvic Girdle pain in our @bbc5live That Time of the Month hosted by the incredible @TVNaga01 @DrEkechi & this show with our special guest Victoria Roberton
Producer: @alisonacton
Listen on BBC Sounds
https://t.co/uRPTjyJRNb

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What a brilliant @bbc5live That Time Of The Month podcast discussing all things - pelvic girdle pain with the wonderful @TVNaga01 @DrEkechi Victoria Robertson
Producer: @alisonacton
Listen back to the show on BBC Sounds App ⤵️
https://t.co/Xnpqcm4nhY

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🎙️BBC5 Live: That Time of the Month: Vaginismus
With the incredible @TVNaga01 @DrEkechi and me!

We came back with to discuss all things #vaginismus and what to do

The response from the listeners to @LucyWroe lived experience of managing Vaginismus was empowering & together we offered so many practical tips

The whole episode can be found on BBC Sounds app:
🎧https://t.co/4fzVhZIRnI

Producer: @alisonacton

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Amazing episode of That Time of the Month on @bbc5live on vaginismus. @TVNaga01, @DrEkechi & @DrNighatArif talk openly about the condition with the amazing @LucyWroe.
Download and listen here 👇🏻

https://t.co/X6wBLiHbFF

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@Tom_Grennan Hi Tom, bringing my son Thomas tonight.. his first ever gig!! It’s to celebrate his 9th birthday. He’s a huge fan and beyond excited! Would make his year if you’d wish him happy birthday xx

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Periods are MORE than just a monthly 🩸 bleed- it has a psychological impact too.

Here is a snippet of our discussion around why it’s important that parents - in particular #dads know about #periods.

Having a menstrual cycle is more than just the bleed, it affects the whole body & causes #psychological symptoms.

Endometriosis is a whole body, lifelong inflammatory condition whereby cells similar to the endometrial lining are deposited outside in the pelvis causes adhesions & scarring

Adenomyosis- is a lifelong, whole body condition whereby cells similar to the lining of the womb grown in the muscular wall of the uterus, causing inflammation and stiffening/ bulking of the uterus

PCOS is a lifelong, whole body metabolic condition that impacts insulin resistance and affects androgen levels. There can be cysts in the ovaries for some

Fibroids is a whole body condition that causes non-cancerous growths in and around the uterus leading to heavy, painful periods and anaemia

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a lifelong, whole body neurobiological condition whereby the rise and full of hormones impacts the neurotransmitters in the brain causing symptoms such as depression, rage, anxiety, suicidal thoughts typically 1-2weeks before menstruation

Can you see the pattern?

Listen to the full episode on BBC5Live- That Time of The Month on BBC Sounds app
https://t.co/m7dDSqJdH9

Producer: @alisonacton @DrEkechi hosted by @TVNaga01 @HeyGirlsUK

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Join us Live from 12pm on @bbc5live for “that time of the month” where we discuss Daughters, Dads and Periods with me, @TVNaga01, Dr Christine Ekechi
Producer: @alisonacton

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Brilliant @bbc5live That Time of the Month episode looking at lobular breast cancer.

@TVNaga01 is joined by @DrNighatArif & @DrEkechi plus @darlaine_honey

Download here to listen again:

https://t.co/j2qXwa2DMn

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Join us today on @bbc5live for That Time Of The Month as we discuss Lobular #BreastCancer with special guest Darlaine Honey, co-founded Lobular Breast Cancer UK (LBCUK), Professor Rob Clarke and Tristan Lorraine, Lobular Moon Shot Project.
Hosted by the incredible @TVNaga01 Dr Christine Ekechi and me
Producer: @alisonacton