Not Just a Period
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- ISBN 9781035049622
- Weight: 206g
- Dimensions: 134 x 199mm
- Publication Date: 02 Jul 2026
- Publisher: Pan Macmillan
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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The instant Sunday Times bestseller.
‘Packed with science-based strategies to help you learn about your body and your cycle’ – Red magazine
'No fluff, just facts. An absolute must-read for understanding our bodies better' – Chessie King, author of Be Your Own Best Friend
Not Just a Period is your essential handbook for taking control of your health and living in harmony with your body.
In this definitive guide, bestselling author Dr Hazel Wallace goes beyond periods to show how your hormones influence almost every aspect of your wellbeing. Whether you’re looking to boost your energy, improve your sleep, or simply understand your body better, Dr Hazel provides the science-backed toolkit you need to thrive.
Through key health pillars of nutrition, movement, sleep, mood, libido, breast health, and even skin and hair, you’ll learn how to work with your biology, and in tune with your cycle. Covering everything from the way your metabolism may shift throughout the month to changes in your immunity and gut health, Not Just a Period reveals how to:
- Navigate mood and libido changes with confidence and self-compassion
- Optimize your nutrition and exercise regime, wherever you are in your cycle
- Have better periods and more energy, all month long
- Spot red flags and advocate for your health in a medical system that often overlooks women.
'Your crash course in understanding women's bodies . . . and finally dragging period stigma to its well-deserved grave!' – Dr Karan Rajan, 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
