Edinburgh medicine talk tackles period myths for £3
Modern Medicine Talks returns to Edinburgh on Wednesday, 12 August 2026, with a public discussion devoted to menstruation. The session will take place at the Physicians’ Gallery, Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, 11 Queen Street, in the city’s New Town, with admission listed at £3 per person.
The event is aimed at members of the general public interested in hearing specialists discuss periods and current menstruation science. Prof Anne MacGregor and Prof Hilary Critchley will lead the session, answering questions, challenging myths and sharing their expertise.
Forever Edinburgh Events, the source of the listing, directs prospective attendees to book online. No start or finish time is published, so anyone considering the event should check the booking page for updated timings before arranging their visit.
Period questions take centre stage
The August event is presented as an opportunity for the audience to have questions about periods answered by two menstruation specialists. Its focus combines a discussion of the latest science with myth-busting, placing a familiar health subject within the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh’s wider programme of expert-led public talks.
The source does not describe the session as personal medical guidance or provide a detailed running order. Readers should therefore expect a public discussion centred on specialist knowledge and audience questions, based on the information currently available, rather than assume a particular format beyond those confirmed elements.
How the talk fits the wider series
Modern Medicine Talks explores contemporary topics in medicine and health through sessions featuring experts in their fields. The wider programme ranges across subjects including menopause, parasites, HIV and insomnia, while the 12 August event concentrates specifically on menstruation.
That narrower focus may be useful for people deciding whether this particular date matches their interests: the confirmed subject is periods, the advertised speakers are Prof Anne MacGregor and Prof Hilary Critchley, and the intended audience is the general public. Details of further public events are available through the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, according to the original listing.
Date, venue, price and booking
| Detail | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, 12 August 2026 |
| Venue | Physicians’ Gallery, Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh |
| Address | 11 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 1JQ |
| Area | New Town |
| Admission | £3 per person |
| Entry | Advance booking is requested through the event listing |
The published information does not specify the start or finish time, transport arrangements or accessibility provision. Attendees should review the Modern Medicine Talks booking listing for any further practical information before committing to travel. The confirmed next step is to use the “Book now” option on the Forever Edinburgh Events page for the 12 August session.
Source: Forever Edinburgh Events
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