S2 #Ep03 Things Women Are Told Are Normal (That Really Aren't)

Inside the Apothecary · Aug 31, 2026 · 23m

Painful periods. Heavy bleeding. PMS. Fatigue. Recurrent infections.

So many women are told these symptoms are simply part of being female.

But are they?

In this episode, Mel Gearing and Jaime Chew discuss the symptoms women most commonly normalise and explain why common does not always mean normal.

Together they explore why these symptoms deserve investigation, what they may be telling us about underlying health, and why early intervention matters.

You'll learn:

• Why painful periods shouldn't simply be accepted

• Heavy bleeding and what it may indicate

• Mid-cycle spotting and irregular…