Author, Educator,
Academic, Scientist, Podcaster, Public Speaker…
Joyce is passionate about empowering women to live their best lives through good health and happiness.
She is an internationally renowned, award-winning scientist. She is Professor of Reproductive Science at University College London, Institute for Women’s Health.
Her last book, Your Fertile Years, published by Sheldon Press, 2021, explores women’s health from puberty to menopause. She is working on her next book, drawing on insights from interviews with 52 inspiring women over the age of 50, who share their wisdom on health and happiness.
Her podcast, Why didn’t anyone tell me this? is listened to in over 90 countries.
Joyce is co-founder and co-lead of the UK Menopause Education and Support Programme (InTune), the International Reproductive Health Education Collaboration, and SWIMHER, a research network looking at women’s health and cold-water swimming.
She’s worked in the fields of fertility, genetics, reproductive health and women’s health for almost 40 years. She is passionate about education and discussion of all aspects of women’s health but especially at three key stages: the menstrual cycle, the fertile years and menopause.
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- Joyce is running a number of retreats in 2025 – got to Talks and Events for more details.
- Joyce is an ambassador for Wellbeing of Women, Pads on a Roll, and This Girl Can.
- Joyce has run a monthly, free women’s group, The Purple Tent, in her hometown, Saffron Walden, since 2016.
- She is the mother of three sons born through IVF.
- Joyce talks at conferences, festivals, retreats and to companies about reproductive health. She regularly appears in the press, on radio and TV.
- To book Joyce for an appearance or talk, please contact her below. A list of recent appearances can be found under talks and events.
My Podcast
Why didn’t anyone tell me this?
This podcast is about health education with an emphasis on reproductive health. We do not cover these topics enough in school or beyond. Joyce Harper and her guests want to give you the tools to empower you to live a healthy, happy and fulfilled life. And on the way, we will debunk some of the myths around our health.
Episode 24 – Professor David Nutt,Alcohol: Our Favourite Drug
Season 3 / Episode 24 - 22 December...
Episode 23 – Dr Nerys Astbury, Why We Gain: Understanding Obesity
Season 3 / Episode 23 - 10 Devember Dr...
Episode 22 – Professor Partha Kar: Understanding Diabetes
Season 3 / Episode 22 - 29 October...
Episode 21 – World menopause day special Amanda Thebe: Navigating the Wild West of Menopause
Season 3 / Episode 21 - 15 October...
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What You Need to Know to Make Informed Choices
Your Fertile Years
Professor Joyce HArper
Blogs and Newsletters
InTune: Be prepared for menopause and Be supported through menopause.
For many years I have been studying what women understand about menopause and what support they need. Over the last two years, I have been working with a team at University College London to explore how best to provide this education and support. The team includes Dr...
Riot Women – a missed opportunity?
I’m sure I’m not the only one who was excited to watch Riot Women, the new drama from Sally Wainwright. Advertised as a story that “follows a group of middle-aged women as they form a punk-rock band to participate in a talent contest,” it sounded great to me —...
My name is Joyce and I’m a sugar addict
I’ve battled sugar addiction my whole life. I don’t drink much alcohol, I’ve never had a cup of coffee, and I’ve only ever smoked a few cigarettes. But sugar has always been my weakness. I’ve known for years how harmful processed sugar is, especially with diabetes on...























