So many women lack knowledge about how their body functions. Joyce Harper’s book fills an important gap to help understanding.

From the onset of periods to the menopause, women’s bodies are the contested theatre of a biological, psychological and social drama. This book, by an eminent reproductive scientist who has personal experience of fertility treatment, provides a unique window into understanding these years. Written in clear language with a factual yet upbeat tone, it manages to be both informative and inspirational. Recommended reading, and not just for women

This is a superbly crafted and up-to-date “must read”, for anyone who wishes to understand the complexity of the female reproductive cycle in a straight-forward, evidence-based manner. Professor Harper demystifies misconceptions about your reproductive choices, whether you are trying to conceive or trying to avoid pregnancy. It is written for a broad audience seeking good information when making important decisions.

Professor Harper is a shining light in an all too often murky fertility landscape. Having experienced years of infertility, myself, Joyce was one of the first people I told when I fell pregnant against the odds. Her knowledge of embryology, biology and psychology make her best placed to offer a reality check and clarity for any woman struggling with her changing body and the hormonal balance that we all endure. I was never taught about infertility or menopause at school. I wholeheartedly support Joyce’s brilliant campaign for fertility education. Moreover, had this book been available to me in my 30s I would have lapped it up. Thank goodness I’ll have it in my 40s to better understand the next phase in my fertile life.

If you want to know anything about female fertility and women’s health, just ask Joyce Harper! A force of nature, role model to women everywhere and a complete inspiration to me.  

Joyce’s charisma, energy and great passion for her subject make her the ideal person to address so much misinformation about fertility. Her blend of kindness and no nonsense straight talking allow her to engage with many varied audiences. This work is so important and I can think of no-one better suited to ensure that we are all equipped to make more informed choices about our fertility, than Joyce. I only wish that I had met her years ago!

Professor Joyce Harper, a world leader in reproduction and fertility, is the ideal person to write this book due to her work and personal experience of IVF. She has educated women all over the world, alerting them to the problems they may face when it comes to their own fertility. It’s surprising how many women have little, if any idea of how their bodies work. Joyce is always completely honest in her outlook and never shies away from the truth. A woman with an authentic voice, never afraid to tell people how it is, Joyce has all the ingredients to make this a much needed read in 2020 and beyond, whether you want children or not. There have been plenty of books written about women and reproduction, but none will be as informative as this one, with schools and education at the forefront of Joyce’s curriculum.

Professor Joyce Harper, a world leader in reproduction and fertility, is the ideal person to write this book due to her work and personal experience of IVF. She has educated women all over the world, alerting them to the problems they may face when it comes to their own fertility. It’s surprising how many women have little, if any idea of how their bodies work. Joyce is always completely honest in her outlook and never shies away from the truth. A woman with an authentic voice, never afraid to tell people how it is, Joyce has all the ingredients to make this a much needed read in 2020 and beyond, whether you want children or not. There have been plenty of books written about women and reproduction, but none will be as informative as this one, with schools and education at the forefront of Joyce’s curriculum.