That Time of the Month: Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR)

Naga and the doctors are joined by Emma, Lucy, Sarah, Jim and Hayley to talk about terminating a pregnancy for medical reasons (TFMR). That is ending what is often a much-wanted pregnancy due to results from antenatal testing, foetal anomalies or maternal health. If you are affected by issues in this discussion, there is a range of organisations and websites that can offer you advice and support. You can find them listed on the BBC's Actionline website at bbc.co.uk/actionline. First broadcast on BBC 5 Live on 13 January 2026

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That Time of the Month: Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR) is an episode from 5 live News Specials by BBC.

This episode is 74:56 long.

This episode was published on Jan 13, 2026.

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