Not Just a Period

Reclaim Your Cycle, Harness Your Hormones, and Take Control of Your Health

By: Hazel Wallace

Narrated by: Hazel Wallace

'No fluff, just facts. An absolute must for understanding our bodies better.' Chessie King

'Every question you’ve ever had about periods is answered . . . it's just brilliant.' Dr Thivi Maruthappu

Read by the author, Dr Hazel Wallace

Work with your cycle for better periods, more energy and a healthier you.

Do you struggle with challenging or disruptive periods? Do your emotions and energy levels fluctuate throughout the month? Do you feel at the mercy of cravings when your period is due?

You’re not alone. In Not Just a Period, bestselling author Dr. Hazel Wallace sets out not only how you can have better periods, but also how your menstrual cycle affects your health and wellbeing generally, from immunity and cardiovascular issues to gut function and even the speed of your metabolism. In this ground-breaking, highly practical book she will help you understand:

• What's normal and what’s not, so you can spot red flags and challenge your expectations of what you should (and shouldn’t) ‘put up with’ (FYI, periods should not be that painful).
• How to optimize your health and performance across the cycle by adjusting your nutrition, movement, and sleep - right down to your skincare.
• How to navigate changes and fluctuations in body image, libido, and mood across the menstrual cycle.
• How to speak to partners, family, and health professionals to advocate best for yourself and your needs.

Not Just a Period is a truly pioneering look at seven key aspects of women’s health: nutrition, movement, sleep, mood, libido, body image, and skin and hair, examined for the first time through the lens of the menstrual cycle.

It’s time to feel empowered – not held back – by the unique way your body works. With Dr Hazel’s advice you can finally live happily alongside and in tune with your cycle.

Critic reviews

This book is your crash course in understanding women’s bodies – because apparently, half the population bleeding every month is still a mystery – and finally dragging period stigma to its well-deserved grave! (Dr Karan Rajan, bestselling author of This Book May Save Your Life)

A game-changing practical resource for understanding your cycle and your health. (Cherry Healey, author of Letters to My Fanny)

You’d think from the title Period this book would be for girls & women, but no, this should be read by every human no matter their gender. Hazel is a supernova in female health & in her *4th* book, she becomes our cycle sister. Giving us everything we need to know to work *with* our cycle not against it. No fluff, just facts. An absolute must-read for understanding our bodies better. (Chessie King, author of Be Your Own Best Friend)

Every question you’ve ever had about periods is answered in this book, in Hazel’s trademark easy to read but impeccably researched style, it’s just brilliant. (Dr Thivi Maruthappu, author of SkinFood)

A prominent voice on women's health in the UK

A fascinating read, with practical advice and theory . . . it's wonderful to find a book putting power into the reader's hands through information

Great for those looking to understand menstruation

I feel like this book was really informative. As someone who is missing my period, I found a lot of helpful details that explain why it might happen, and how the heck it all works. I felt encouraged and empowered with information, my public education failed to provide me.

Listening to the book was a little brutal. The book very much reads like a textbook or instruction manual. Which I’d love if I was looking at it, but as an audio book it was a little rough. The author reads this one, and while she has a LOVELY accent, the editing sometimes makes me feel like the book was read by an ai trained on her vocals.

Overall a great start for girlies searching for some goddamn answers from a reputable source. 💕💕