the blood-filled lining of the uterus which sheds every month there is no fertilised egg implanted

an organ, also called a womb, where a fertilised egg can grow into a foetus

one of two glands that contain and release egg cells

also called oviduct, one leads from each ovary to the uterus

fluid made in the cervix or vagina that helps to keep the vagina clean and moist

Menstrual health

RSHE (PSHE)

Managing menstruation

Menstruation and my emotions

This unit provides essential information about menstrual health and wellbeing. Pupils learn what menstruation is, how to manage periods, understand the emotional changes that can occur, and know when to seek professional support.

Our changing bodies: What do I need to know about menstruation?

Physical illness or injury, medical procedures, blood.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

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

Depiction or discussion of sexual content

Menstruation usually starts at around {{}} years old but can be earlier or later.

a tube, also called oviduct, which leads from an ovary to the uterus

the blood-filled lining of the uterus which sheds every month

fluid made in the cervix/vagina that helps keep the vagina clean/moist

Match the word to the correct definition.

A menstrual cycle can vary between 21 and 45 days, especially when first starting periods, approaching menopause or when under ...

The endometrium is shed through bleeding from the vagina.

The endometrium is maintained but will be shed if the egg is not fertilised.

Place these four phases of the menstrual cycle in order:

On average, how much blood is lost per menstrual cycle?

Recording the date a period starts and stops is called:

Puberty is the stage in life between {{}} and adulthood.

Which of the following changes might occur during puberty?

practices that help maintain health and prevent the spread of diseases

What products should be used to keep clean during puberty?

because their circadian rhythm is different to children.

because emotions can feel heightened and there are new stresses.

because hormonal changes happen at different speeds.

Match the first part of the sentence with the correct second part of the sentence.

Menstrual health

Lesson outcome

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