
The book anyone having problems with their periods has been waiting for... due for release April 2026.
For generations, women's health concerns have been dismissed, minimised, or misunderstood. But heavy, painful periods are not normal, and suffering in silence should not be an option. In this groundbreaking and compassionate guide, Dr Liz Murray blends medical expertise with her own experience of living with endometriosis and chronic illness, to give readers the clarity, language, and confidence to finally be heard.
Drawing on the latest research into endometriosis, fibroids, adenomyosis and PCOS, Dr Murray explains what's really happening inside your body and how these conditions can affect women in very different ways. She offers practical tools for self-advocacy, demystifies diagnosis, and lays out treatment paths that empower rather than overwhelm.
All women deserve to feel supported and empowered in their own bodies. Not Just Painful Periods is more than book - it's a revolution in women's health, delivered with warmth, wisdom, and unshakeable hope.
"This is the book I wish I had read in my teens to understand how my periods were warning me of underlying diseases. This is the book that could have saved me from years of pain, miscarriages and avoidable financial loss for IVF that was destined to fail. This is the book which I hope will ensure other people can reclaim control over their own lives, because we all have the right to thrive, not limited by 'painful or heavy periods'. A healthy period is one which does not disrupt your quality of life, anything else needs looking into. From your first period, any condition that can affect them, through to menopause - this book has been a privilege to write to provide reliable information using my many years of medical experience, but also with my utmost empathy, because I have been there."

Dr Liz “I am thrilled that Octopus have provided me the opportunity to present this long overdue and much needed book. A book which would have drastically changed my own life had I read even half the information contained within - medically accurate, reliable information delivered with the sensitivity and empathy gained from personal expe
Dr Liz “I am thrilled that Octopus have provided me the opportunity to present this long overdue and much needed book. A book which would have drastically changed my own life had I read even half the information contained within - medically accurate, reliable information delivered with the sensitivity and empathy gained from personal experience. A book which I hope will empower many women with the knowledge and tools to reclaim autonomy over their periods, health and life.”
Katie Forsythe, “I am over the moon to be working with Liz on this important and much-needed book. As a doctor and health advocate, Liz embodies our mission at Aster of giving people expert, science-backed advice that enables them to live their lives to the full. This book is going to help so many women get the answers they need to feel empowered to take control of their health.”
NOT JUST PAINFUL PERIODS will be released April 2026. You can not pre-order your copy from any major retailer. Click below to order your copy directly from Waterstones, Amazon, Foyles, Bookshop, Hatchards today...