The Power of Puberty & Periods
The pocket guide to female health from one of TV's best loved doctors
Author: Dr Nighat Arif
An inclusive women's health guide to puberty from female GP, women's health specialist, broadcaster and advocate for underserved communities Dr Nighat Arif
13th October 2025
Paperback
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An inclusive women's health guide to puberty from female GP, women's health specialist, broadcaster and advocate for underserved communities Dr Nighat Arif
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ITV This Morning's GP Dr Nighat Arif brings you the essential guide to navigating puberty for women.
This book tackles important topics including:- Physical changes during puberty such as unexpected body hair or acne outbreaks- How periods work and how to handle them- Taking care of your vulva and vagina- Sexual health, sexually transmitted diseases & contraceptionThe Power of Puberty & Periods encompasses a range of experiences, including the perspectives of women of colour, people of all cultures, and the transgender community to ensure that all groups affected by female health concerns are a part of vital conversations.For all women and people assigned female at birth, whether you are hoping to understand your first period or helping your family navigate these vital years, this book is a no-nonsense reference book packed with clear-sighted, compassionate advice.Content from this book previously appeared in the hardback edition of The Knowledge: Your Guide to Female Health from Menstruation to the MenopauseAbout the Author
Dr Nighat Arif is a GP specialising in women's health and an honorary fellow of the Royal College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. She has 18 years' NHS experience and also runs her own private practice. Dr Nighat is a medical broadcaster on TV & Radio, hosting a podcast called "That Time Of The Month" which tackles taboo topics around women's health, as well as being a content creator with YouTube Health, TikTok Creators Academy and the WHO Fides network.
In 2023, she received a Points of Light award from the Prime Minister for her work raising awareness of women's health issues. In 2024 she was awarded the national 'Woman of the Year' at the Asian Achievers Awards for her work around equity in healthcare and she is the co-founder of The Health Collective. She is also a global keynote speaker advocating for equitable healthcare.Dr Nighat is the bestselling author of The Knowledge: Your guide to female health from menstruation to the menopause which is an illustrated, inclusive book for all things women's health, and her extensive clinical work has been featured in HELLO!, The Times, Good Housekeeping and British Vogue./i><p></p><p></p><i>Tiktok.com/@DrNighatArif</iInstagram.com/DrNighatArifTwitter.com/DrNighatArifProduct Details
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13th October 2025
