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 publications can be accessed here.
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 4 – Petra Coveney: Yoga for women’s health
Season 4 / Episode 4 - 11 February...
Episode 3 – International Women’s Day Special: The Big Swim: Why women swim: Nicky Chisholm, Dr Heather Massey, Jo Moseley, Tash Sones and Professor Joyce Harper
Season 4 / Episode 3 - 6 February...
Episode 2 – Dr Lauren Colenso-Semple: Sifting through social media misinformation about our health
Season 4 / Episode 2 - 28 January Dr...
Episode 1 – Professor Joyce Harper, Your Joyful Years: let’s make looking after your good health and happiness sexy
Season 4 / Episode 1 - 14 January...
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Professor Joyce HArper
Blogs and Newsletters
Don’t make exercise your new years resolution – start now
How many of us have made new years resolutions around our lifestyle which usually last a few weeks, then fail? If joining the gym or starting a new exercise regime is on your mind for January, why not start it now? Added to this - the nights draw in during Autumn and...
InTune: the UK menopause education and support programme
It’s time to educate women on all aspects of menopause and give them the support they need with the the UK menopause education and support programme. I have surveyed over 6,000 women about their views on perimenopause and menopause. Very few reported feeling fully...
How is your relationship with sugar?
I am a sugar addict. It has been almost 2 months since I last ate processed sugar. I’ve cut out chocolate, sweets, cakes, ice cream, biscuits, and pastries. The only exceptions I’ve made are for homemade sourdough bread (which I bake myself) and the occasional glass...
























