Premenstrual Syndrome - a group of physical and emotional symptoms that happen before a period

a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder - a severe condition linked to the menstrual cycle that can affect mood and daily life

Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome - an endocrine condition that affects hormone regulation throughout the body and may affect menstruation, metabolism, skin, hair and fertility.

Women's health conditions

RSHE (PSHE)

Changes in puberty and when to seek help

Menstruation and how cycles change with age

Puberty and brain development

This unit explores normal pubertal changes and when to seek help. Pupils learn about brain development during adolescence, understand menstrual health including how cycles change with age, recognise period problems, and know when and how to access professional support.

Our changing bodies: When might I need to seek support?

Depiction or discussion of sex or sexual body parts, including sex education.

Depiction or discussion of sexual content

a condition where tissue grows outside the uterus

physical and emotional symptoms before a period

an endocrine condition affecting hormones

bleeding that is heavier or lasts longer than is usual

bleeding that always lasts more than seven days

bleeding that only happens after exercise

bleeding caused by every women's health condition

Which body system is mainly affected by PMOS?

a trusted adult or healthcare professional

Who should someone speak to if symptoms are worrying them?

severe symptoms that affect daily life before a period

A teacher is an example of a {{}} adult you could go to for support.

True, because hormones during puberty increase oil production in everyone.

False, because only females produce the hormones that cause acne.

True, because males and females go through identical physical changes.

False, because acne only affects people after puberty has finished.

True or False? Males and females can both experience acne as a symptom of puberty.

when your skin gets spots or pimples because of blocked pores

a smell that is caused by bacteria on the skin breaking down proteins

the process of changing from a child's body to an adult's body

Match the words to the correct definition.

Puberty varies for everyone, but it can start from the age of {{}}

Males produce a hormone called __________ during puberty.

Females produce a hormone called __________ during puberty.

{{}} spurts during puberty are very common.

Women's health conditions

Lesson outcome

Content guidance