Nighat is a GP specialising in women's health, family planning and menopause care with over 15 years of experience in the NHS and she runs her own private practice. She is the resident Doctor on BBC Breakfast and ITV This Morning. She is a radio presenter at BBC Three Counties. As well as an Ambassador for Wellbeing of Women and member of the UN backed Team Halo initiative. She is the honorary recipient of the 2023 SHE Awards for her work around Women's Health and author of her new book 'The Knowledge. Everything you need to know from Menstruation to Menopause’. It is an illustrated, inclusive book for all things Women's Health. Socials: @DrNighatArif In this episode, Nighat talks about why she became a doctor and what inspired her to start making videos to increase awareness about women’s health. Check out her videos on Tiktok. Her book, The Knowledge, came out in August 2023. The book is a comprehensive guide that is essential reading for all women, from teenagers through to those in the perimenopause. It covers puberty, the fertile years and menopause. Nighat ensured that the images in her book show women of colour and discusses the specific issues affecting women from ethnic minorities. In this episode, important issues affecting women’s health are discussed. Having The Knowledge will save lives.For more information and to access the transcript: https://joyceharper.com/podcasts/Date of episode recording: 2023-07-11Duration: 54.56Language of episode: EnglishPresenter:Joyce HarperGuests: Dr Nighat Arif

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