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It's Not JUST a Period!

It's Not Just A Period
Endometriosis
PMDD
NHS
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PCOS
Menstrual Cup
Endometriosis UK
Private Healthcare
Fertility
Hysterectomy
Menopause
Menstrual Cycle
Autism
Adenomyosis
Gynaecology
Relative Energy Deficiency In Sport
Menstrual Blood
Secondary Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Gender Health Gap
Rugby

Hey girls, let's chat. Welcome to It's Not Just A Period podcast hosted by Alexandra. We are healthcare's dirty little secret and this podcast is calling out the BS in women's health. Women have been gaslit, dismissed and ignored for far too long. Each episode, Alexandra is joined by a very special guest to talk all things periods, cycles, Endometriosis, PCOS and more. We'll hear all of the good, ... more

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Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!

Joining the girl chat this week is Zoë Smyth, whose life was turned upside down when she was told she needed a full hysterectom... more

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Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!

Alexandra is delighted to be joined by Karli Büchling; nicknamed the Period Dealer, who is spearheading critical menstrual rese... more

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Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!

Joining the girl chat this week is Drew Collins, who reached out to us with one of the most shocking endometriosis diagnosis we... more

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**TRIGGER WARNING: Suicide & Mental Illness**

Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!

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Karli Büchling
Founder of Blake Health, advocate for gender health gap
Blake Health
Episode: We Have 455 Years Less Research On Women Than Men: Karli Büchling
Drew Collins
Guest discussing her medical journey and endometriosis
Endometriosis patient and advocate
Episode: I Had A Cyst The Size Of A Football Inside Me: Drew Collins
Hayley Thomson
Guest sharing a firsthand account of postpartum psychosis
Episode: Postpartum Psychosis Changed Me Forever: Hayley Thomson
Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
Journalist and former semi-professional athlete who recovered from Reds and PMOS/PCOS-related issues
Independent journalist / author
Episode: I Lost My Period For 12 Years: Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
Abbigale Bennett-Negahban
Guest discussing her personal journey with PCOS, IBS, and fertility
Independent
Episode: My IBS Was Out Of Control, I Had No Idea It Was PCOS: Abbigale Bennett-Negahban
Tiffany Summerfield
Endometriosis advocate; Cardiff Endometriosis UK lead
Endometriosis UK – Cardiff Support Group
Episode: My Ovary Died And I Could Feel It: Tiffany Summerfield
Gwen Crabb
Professional rugby player
Gloucester Rugby / Wales National Team
Episode: I've Had Stage 4 Endometriosis My Entire Rugby Career: Gwen Crabb
Kathryn King
Guest discussing personal health journey and advocacy
Episode: We're Taught To Be Ashamed Of Our Vulva: Kathryn King (Part 2)
Amy-Jane Davies
Advocate and patient with endometriosis
Endometriosis community / patient advocate
Episode: I Need A Bowel Specialist But The Health Board Has Rejected Me: Amy-Jane Davies

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Alexandra
Host of It's Not Just A Period

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • Incredible

    This podcast and the work Alex is doing is incredible! She has the ability to make all viewers feel like they are there on the podcast! It’s so lovely to see amazing and inspiring people coming together to help and support women.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LauraPotts
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Informative and insightful!

    I absolutely adore this podcast - so informative and knowledgeable. Every single guest brings such a unique and knowledgeable perspective and it touches on so many important topics. Alex creates such a safe space within her interview. Amazing to see women coming together and uplifting each other! I would recommend this for anyone to listen too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    a_rose@98
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Incredible🩷

    This podcast is just what we as women need! At 33 and I’m still learning things about my body, and period that should have been taught to me by default when I was growing up. And so many of the women I know are in the same position!

    I’ve recommended this podcast to so many girlies and I will continue to! 🩷🩷 thank you so much for talking about these things xxxx

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chippy92.
    Australiaa year ago
  • Amazing Podcast!

    This podcast really opened my eyes to a lot of things I want to know more about. I always make sure to listen as soon as a new one is posted!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ally_Manny
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Amazing Podcast

    I learnt so much from listening to this podcast - Alex is so inspirational xxx

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maximo2940
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Audience comments praise candid, empathetic conversations and safe space to discuss gynae issues.
Guests and host are commended for challenging stigma and misinformation and for uplifting women through shared experiences.

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We Have 455 Years Less Research On Women Than Men: Karli Büchling
Q: Why pursue menstrual blood as a source for diagnostics and treatment?
Because menstrual blood carries unique biological information (endometrium tissue, proteins not present in systemic blood) and provides a less invasive, more accessible material for studying female physiology, with the potential to accelerate diagnostics and therapies in parallel rather than sequentially.
We Have 455 Years Less Research On Women Than Men: Karli Büchling
Q: What can menstrual blood show us?
Menstrual blood contains DNA, immune cells, biomarkers, proteins, and stem cells of higher quality than some other sources, which can reveal biomarkers for conditions like endometriosis, PCOS, and various cancers, and can enable both diagnostics and potential treatments to be developed using the same material.
I Was Always Going To Be A Mum, PCOS Couldn't Stop Me: Keisha Sethi
Q: What role did culture play in how you were treated or advised by family and doctors?
South Asian family expectations and taboos around menstruation and fertility influenced the care and discussions; there was pressure and a lack of open conversation about PCOS and hormones.
I Need A Bowel Specialist But The Health Board Has Rejected Me: Amy-Jane Davies
Q: If you could speak to a younger version of yourself, what would you say to empower her through this journey?
Trust your thoughts and feelings, stay strong, advocate for yourself, and remember that you are not alone—your experiences are valid and you have the inner strength to navigate this path.

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