S1 Episode 9: Dr. Ravina Bhanot
Fertility, Period Myths & Fixing Women’s Healthcare — with Dr. Ravina Bhanot
This week on The House of Hormones, we sit down with the powerhouse that is Dr. Ravina Bhanot, a GP, women’s health specialist, fertility innovator, and fearless educator who’s rewriting the rulebook on reproductive health. From the NHS clinic to the halls of Parliament, Dr. Ravina is doing more than treating patients — she’s shaping the future of healthcare. As a UN Women Delegate, public speaker, and founder of Zonas Fertility, she’s on a mission to make fertility support cheaper, smarter, and more accessible for everyone. Whether you’ve seen her busting myths on TikTok and Instagram or speaking truth on BBC, Channel 4, The Independent, and beyond — her message is clear: empowered women change healthcare. In this essential episode, Dr. Ravina joins host Leah Christian for an honest and practical conversation about: When and how to talk to young girls about their periods Why fertility is not just a “women’s issue” — and how to bring men into the conversation The truth about cycle tracking apps — are they helping or harming? Fertility myths you probably still believe (yes, even that one about sex positions) The top 3 things couples need to know when trying to conceive How to self-advocate with your doctor — including what symptoms to never ignore And why Googling your symptoms is OK… as long as you follow it up smartly Through her work with FemTech start-ups, community advocacy, and her upcoming launch of Zonas Fertility, Dr. Ravina is creating a world where conversations about hormones, periods, and fertility aren’t awkward — they’re essential. 💡Whether you’re trying to conceive, learning how to track your cycle, or just want to be smarter about your reproductive health — this episode is packed with empowering, science-backed insight you won’t want to miss.
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