Professor Joyce Harper
Books & Publications
Your Joyful Years (Published March 2026)
In this empowering and evidence-based guide, Professor Joyce Harper explores the vibrant decades beyond age 50. Drawing on 40 years of scientific expertise and the candid wisdom of 50 inspiring women, the book reframes post-menopause as a powerful new beginning. It provides a roadmap for navigating this pivotal life stage with health, happiness, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Your Fertile Years
This comprehensive guide covers the reproductive journey from the first menstrual cycle through to the menopause. It offers practical, science-backed chapters on maintaining health, understanding the cycle, sex and contraception, STIs, pregnancy, and infertility (including causes, tests, and treatments). It serves as an essential manual for making informed choices about reproductive health.
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Publisher: John Murray Press / Sheldon Press
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Price: £14.99
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ISBN-13: 9781529356274
Textbooks and Ongoing Research
In addition to her trade books, Joyce has authored two definitive academic textbooks on Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis:
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Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (Wiley, 2001)
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Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (Cambridge University Press, 2010)
She is currently developing a new book focused on global women’s health issues, spanning the entire life course from puberty to the menopause.
Professor Joyce Harper
Scientific Papers
Joyce has written over 240 scientific papers. A full list can be found on her UCL page (https://profiles.ucl.ac.uk/1734-joyce-harper/publications). Some of the recent highlights are shown here.








