EGA Institute for
Women’s Health
Professor Joyce Harper
Professor of Reproductive Science at UCL. Author, podcaster and women’s health advocate.
Joyce is passionate about empowering women to live their best lives through good health and happiness – and she listens to women, giving them the space to share their feelings and experiences.
- ~40years researching reproductive and women’s health
- ~300published scientific papers
- 90+countries listen to her podcast
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Your Joyful YearsAn Amazon Bestseller. Discover the book
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About Joyce
40 years listening to women
An internationally renowned, award-winning scientist, Joyce is Professor of Reproductive Science at University College London, EGA Institute for Women’s Health.
She has worked in the field for 40 years and published almost 300 papers, researching many aspects of women’s health – especially menstruation, fertility and menopause. Her publications can be accessed on her UCL profile.
She is passionate about reproductive health education, and gives public talks and runs retreats for women.
Research & education
Leading the conversation on women’s health
- Professor of Reproductive Science
UCL, EGA Institute for Women’s Health - InTune
Co-founder and co-lead of the UK Menopause Education and Support Programme - International Reproductive Health Education Collaboration
Co-founder – IRHEC - SWIMHER
Co-founder of a research network looking at women’s health and cold-water swimming - Lifetime Achievement Award
European Fertility Society, 2022
Books
Evidence-based guidance, written for women
Translating science into practical, evidence-based guidance. Your Joyful Years is the second book in Joyce’s trilogy: Your Fertile Years, Your Joyful Years and Your Final Years.
Amazon Bestseller
Your Joyful Years
Aged 50+ is a pivotal stage in many women’s lives. This is not an ending, but a powerful new beginning. In Your Joyful Years, Joyce shares the wisdom of 50 women over the age of 50, on good health and happiness.
“…an uplifting and empowering guide to later life that blends lived experience with science and practical wisdom, encouraging us not merely to age, but to thrive.”
Professor Chris van Tulleken
Sheldon Press, 2021
Your Fertile Years
Joyce started writing a book about women’s health in 1987. Your Fertile Years explores women’s health from puberty to menopause – the topics women want to know about, in one trusted guide.
Retreats & workshops
Space to talk, reset, relax and recharge
Joyce runs 1, 3 and 7 day retreats that give women the space to talk, reset, relax and recharge with other women.
1day
The Menopause Ceremony
A day of reflection, connection and renewal on World Menopause Day, for women in peri or postmenopause – with Dr Sophie Messager and Professor Joyce Harper.
3days
Your Joyful Years: Being the Change Through Menopause and Beyond
A retreat for women in perimenopause and postmenopause to reflect, reconnect and create your vision for the years ahead – led by Dr Stella Duffy and Professor Joyce Harper.
Booking open soon
7days
Wild Swimming & Yoga Retreat
Lake, sea and river swimming, thermal springs and daily yoga in a historic 14th-century coach house with views of the Pyrenees. Hosted by Wendy Yorke and Joyce Harper.
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The podcast
Why didn’t anyone tell me this?
A podcast covering all things relating to women’s health. Joyce and her guests give you the tools to live a healthy, happy and fulfilled life – and debunk some of the myths around our health on the way.
Your Joyful Years Book Tour 2026
Meet Joyce in person
From Saffron Walden to Swanage, Brighton to the South of France, Joyce has been in conversation about Your Joyful Years throughout 2026.
Coming up
- Sat 3 OctPause LiveLondonInfo
- Wed 7 OctLiznojan BookshopTivertonDetails to follow
Work with Joyce
Keynotes, education and expert comment
Keynotes & Talks
Talks, lectures and workshops for conferences, universities, organisations and public audiences.
Reproductive Health at Work
Education and support on reproductive health for employers and their teams.
Press & Media
TV, radio, print and podcast appearances, and expert comment on reproductive science and women’s health.
Blogs & newsletters
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