Dr Nighat Arif: Breaking Down the Pain Barrier, PMDD, Endometriosis & Changing the Conversation in Women’s Health

In this powerful and thought-provoking season finale we welcome Dr Nighat Arif, a GP, women’s health specialist, and familiar face in medical broadcasting, known for her warmth, honesty, and no-nonsense approach to health education.

From her beginnings as a “TikTok doctor” during the pandemic to becoming one of the UK’s most trusted medical voices, Dr Nighat has made it her mission to bring clarity, compassion, and cultural sensitivity to conversations around women’s health. Her work is driven by a deep passion for breaking down stigma, shame, and medical taboos—especially in underrepresented and marginalised communities.

Together, we unpack three critical—and often misunderstood—topics:

PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder):

What is it? Why is it so often missed? Dr Nighat demystifies this severe hormone-related condition and calls for better diagnosis, treatment, and support for those affected. 

Endometriosis & Autoimmune Disorders:

Is there a deeper link? We explore how endometriosis often coexists with chronic inflammatory or autoimmune conditions, and why women’s pain is still too easily dismissed.

Rethinking Pain Relief in Gynae Procedures:

Why is pain management still not standard in many routine procedures like coil insertions or biopsies? Dr Nighat challenges the medical norms and shares how clinicians can offer more empathetic, consent-based care.

Listen now for a highly educational, informative conversation with one of the UK’s most trusted voices in women’s health and medical care.

To find out more about Nighat you can follow her on instagram at @drnighatarif.

Her brilliant book The Knowledge can also be found online and in all good bookshops.

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