Not Just Painful Periods
Endometriosis, Fibroids and Menstrual Health
$28.00
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
11 August 2026
Summary
‘In this essential book, Dr Liz Murray provides accurate, practical and empowering information that every woman should have access to.’ - Professor Andrew Horne, Director of Centre for Reproductive Health, University of Edinburgh; Speciality Advisor to CMO for OBGYN, Scottish Government; and President of World Endometriosis Society
For generations, women’s health concerns have been dismissed, minimised, or misunderstood. But heavy, painful periods are not normal, and sufferi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781804193839 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1804193836 |
| Author: | Dr Liz Murray |
| Publisher: | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 11 August 2026 |
| Weight: | 380g |
| Dimensions: | 232mm x 150mm x 26mm |
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Critics Review
Dr Liz Murray’s Not Just a Painful Period is a compassionate, evidence-based guide that validates the experiences of many women who may be struggling with their health that have too often been minimised. She expertly translates complex gynaecological health information into clear and practical advice. Dr Murray skilfully blends her clinical expertise with lived experience, and tackles a wide range of conditions including endometriosis and fibroids with honesty and clarity, while equipping readers with the language and confidence to seek answers, advocate for themselves and move from coping to thriving. - Julie Hammond
About The Author
Dr Liz Murray
Dr Liz Murray BCA(H), MBBS, Dip MedSci
Dr Liz Murray is a British medical doctor, author, and women’s health advocate specialising in menstrual health, chronic gynaecological conditions, and patient-led healthcare reform.
A former NHS doctor, she bridges clinical expertise with lived experience to address the widespread normalisation of menstrual pain and delayed diagnosis in women’s healthcare. Her work focuses on conditions including endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS, premature ovarian insufficiency, and PMDD.
After navigating her own health challenges including autoimmune disease, endometriosis, secondary infertility and a hysterectomy in her early 30’s Liz began utilising her unique insight as both patient and doctor to strive for patient-centric care reforms.
Liz is the founder of the charity Mortal And Strong, which supports individuals navigating complex diagnoses and recovery from serious illness, and leads public education initiatives on health equity and patient empowerment.
For her work as an activist for health inequalities, Liz was the recipient of the British Citizen Award (People’s Honours) for her services to health.
Through writing, speaking, and media commentary, Liz works to improve understanding of menstrual health as a vital component of whole-body wellbeing.
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