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It's Not Just a Period

Booking Overview

This is a women's-health interview show focused on periods, menstrual and reproductive conditions, healthcare inequity, and patient experiences, with regular guests including clinicians, researchers, advocates, founders, and people sharing significant lived experience. PR agencies could credibly pitch women's-health specialists, medical researchers, patient advocates, reproductive-health founders, and compelling patient-story candidates; booking difficulty is likely low because the show features accessible professionals and advocates rather than highly prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 42

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: United Kingdom

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

hello@itsnotjustaperiod.co.uk

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Women's-health clinicians, scientists, researchers, advocates, founders, or individuals with substantial firsthand experience of menstrual or reproductive-health conditions and a clear educational or advocacy perspective.
Required Achievements:  
Clinical, scientific, or research expertise in women's health, Leadership in patient advocacy or healthcare reform, Founding or leading a relevant women's-health organization or company, A compelling lived-experience journey involving diagnosis, treatment, or recovery

Recent Guest Discussions

Dr Nneka Irechukwu - Fibroids, Anemia And Iron Deficiency, Racial Disparities In Diagnosis And Treatment, And Needed Changes In Women's Healthcare.

Dr Margaret O'Hara - The Science Of Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Treatment Availability, And The Impact Of Severe Pregnancy Sickness.

Laura Milward - Severe Pregnancy Sickness, Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Treatment Access, And The Effects Of The Condition On Mothers And Babies.

Zo Smyth - Endometriosis Diagnosis, Specialist Care, Private Healthcare Costs, Hysterectomy And Stoma Recommendations, And Recovery.

Karli Buchling - The Gender Health Gap In Medical Research, Menstrual Blood As A Diagnostic Tool, Biobanking, And Reproductive-health Research.

Recent Topics

Endometriosis, Menstrual Health, Reproductive Health, Women's Health, Patient Advocacy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
It's Not Just a Period
:

If You've Had A Hysterectomy, You Need HRT: Dr Nikki Ramskill

October 07, 2026

Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast. Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period! Joining Alexandra in the studio this week is GP and menopause specialist, Dr Nikki Ramskill, founder of The Female Health Doctor Clinic. Women spend decades of their lives in peri and post menopause struggling unnecessarily as a result of lack of education, awareness and training. Dr Nikki walks us through each stage of menopause, what happens in the body and the wide range...

Who's Going To Pay For This? The Funding Crisis In Women's Health: Dr Zara Haider

September 23, 2026

Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast. Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period! This week Alexandra is joined by Dr Zara Haider, Consultant and President of the College of Sexual Reproductive Healthcare. The CoSRH’s role is to set standards, provide training and advocate on behalf of patients for access to safe, effective and high quality sexual health services. We’ve heard from thousands of women who’ve experienced traumatic, barbaric and humiliating...

I Was Sent Home Only 4 Hours After Endometriosis Surgery: Katie Flynn

September 09, 2026

Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast. Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period! Joining the girl chat this week is Katie Flynn, who waited 18 years to be diagnosed with endometriosis, PMDD, chronic pain disorder and painful bladder syndrome. In her mid 30’s, Katie was referred to a gynaecology and met Mr James Tibbott at Leeds Hospital who was about to change her life as she knew it. Despite having a diagnostic laparoscopy with excision removal, Katie’...

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Frequently asked questions

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It's Not Just a Period
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How do I get in touch with It's Not Just a Period?

Its publicly listed email is hello@itsnotjustaperiod.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for It's Not Just a Period?

The publicly listed email for It's Not Just a Period: hello@itsnotjustaperiod.co.uk.

How many listeners does It's Not Just a Period have?

Podseeker estimates It's Not Just a Period reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for It's Not Just a Period?

It's Not Just a Period typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Women's-health clinicians, scientists, researchers, advocates, founders, or individuals with substantial firsthand experience of menstrual or reproductive-health conditions and a clear educational or advocacy perspective. Common among recent guests: Clinical, scientific, or research expertise in women's health; Leadership in patient advocacy or healthcare reform; Founding or leading a relevant women's-health organization or company. Recent guests include Dr Nneka Irechukwu, Dr Margaret O'Hara, and Laura Milward.

How hard is it to get booked on It's Not Just a Period?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does It's Not Just a Period cover?

Recent episodes cover Endometriosis, Menstrual Health, Reproductive Health, Women's Health, and Patient Advocacy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

hello@itsnotjustaperiod.co.uk

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