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April 9, 2025 27 mins

Heavy, painful periods: the £8.4 billion problem nobody was solving.

You’ve seen the ads – smiling women skipping through their ‘time of the month’ like it’s no big deal.

But if you live with heavy, painful periods, you know the truth is anything but.
Crippling pain, constant leaks and anxiety about leaving the house without a change of clothes.

And it’s not just your body and emotions taking a hit – your wallet feels it too, from the endless sanitary products to the lost workdays. In fact, periods cost the economy a staggering £8.4 billion every year.

Enough is enough – and Anna Maxwell agrees.

In this episode, you’ll hear how Anna decided to stop waiting around for change. After leading the charge to bring the first over-the-counter contraceptive pill to market, her company, Maxwellia, is now tackling one of women’s most overlooked health issues: heavy periods.

Why should you tune in?
You’ll hear how Anna’s breakthrough medications are making it easier than ever to manage debilitating periods without a prescription. Plus, you’ll find out the pivotal moment that set her on this mission – it’s a story that will leave you fired up and encourage every woman to stop suffering in silence.

Here's what to listen out for:
[00:31] Ditching the 9-to-5 to travel the world and finding a new path.

[04:20] How investing in yourself can open doors you never imagined.

[12:40] The most significant revolution in women’s health in 60 years.

[15:14] The £8.4 billion problem no one’s talking about.

[16:31] Real solutions for period pain and heavy bleeding.

[20:07] The fight to keep girls in sport.

[23:21] Why ‘never give up’ isn’t just a cliché.

If heavy, painful periods are part of your life or someone you love is dealing with them, this episode is a must-listen. 

Tune in now and discover how a simple chat with your pharmacist could change everything.

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