When Joyce was in her twenties she started working in the field of fertility and she often had conversations with friends about their bodies and their fertility. At this time she read ‘Ourbody, ourselves’ and felt it was a book that every woman should read…
In Your Joyful Years, Professor Joyce Harper provides an empowering, evidence-based guide to thriving beyond 50. Moving past the menopause, this book reframes later life as a vibrant new beginning—a time to rediscover purpose and prioritise self-care. Combining 40 years of scientific expertise with the candid wisdom of 50 inspiring women, Professor Harper offers a reassuring roadmap to health, happiness, and living authentically. This is the essential second book in her life-stage trilogy, proving that your best years are still to come.
When I lecture about the future of reproduction - I finish my talk introducing transhumanism. I always ask the audience if anyone knows what it means and so far the answer is always no. I have wanted to write a blog about transhumanism for many months and having just...
It is great that there is a growing trend for women to be more aware of their vagina's and vulva's - even a movement to use the correct terms. But I have two concerns; the growing market in vagina/vulva surgery and the growing list of products and procedures we are...
I work in the Institute for Women’s Health. But have we got our name wrong? For too long men have been ignored with regards to fertility, infertility and reproductive health. Once their sperm have fertilised the egg, it has all been about the woman. But things are...
How many of you are using a menstrual cycle or period tracker app? I think in many ways they are a great idea. It makes sense to keep track of when your period might be due. And if you are craving chocolate, feeling bloated or feeling inexplicably angry, knowing that...
Recently I met the wonderful Miriam Akhtar. We are soon to be featured together on a TV programme and within minutes we connected. We are the same age, look similar and both have a very positive outlook on life. Miriam is a happiness expert – what a wonderful job...
So when do you ovulate? Our whole reproductive lives women are either trying not get pregnant or trying to get pregnant. In schools we are taught that most women have a 28 day cycle, and that they ovulate around day 14. The first part of the cycle is called the...
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