Author Bio: Maribel Groenendijk

Maribel Groenendijk is a researcher and scientific content creator specialising in biomedical science and women's health. She holds a BSc in Biomedical Sciences from VU Amsterdam and an MSc in Women’s Health from UCL—where she conducted research on the intersection of endocrinology and respiratory health, specifically investigating the influence of female hormones on asthma. Currently at Hertility, Maribel focuses on translating complex clinical research into accessible, "bite-sized" educational content. Her professional interests span the full spectrum of women’s health, with a particular focus on menstrual health, contraception, and bridging the gender data gap through science communication.