The Truth About Women’s Health: Periods, PCOS, and Perimenopause

It’s International Women’s Day this weekend so in this special episode Dr Emma Craythorne goes beyond skin with women’s health expert Dr. Sigi Joseph. Together they take the topics we should all know more about. From hormones to acne, periods to perimenopause, this episode dives deep into the realities of women’s health — covering everything from severe PMS and PDD to skin concerns like adult acne and perimenopausal changes.

When 51% of the population aren’t receiving the right healthcare, the knock-on effect goes well beyond gender. This conversation isn’t just for women; it’s for everyone. In this episode Emma and Sigi discuss the misinformation, stigma, and the unregulated supplements that get in the way of women receiving effective care. They also discuss the economic and social impacts of not providing the right support for women in the workplace, and why adult acne is still under-treated despite the growing awareness of its connection to hormonal changes.

Links & References:

Why more than a million women are keeping period sick days a secret | Bupa Group

Wellbeing index | Bupa UK

Nearly two million girls in the UK miss school because of their period | Plan International UK

Why more than a million women are keeping period sick days a secret | Bupa Group

Wellbeing index | Bupa UK

Shattering the Silence about Menopause: 12-Month Progress Report - GOV.UK

Menopause in the workplace: Employee experiences in 2023

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Producer: Ella Blaxill

Series Editor: Eve Streeter