how well a person can produce eggs or sperm and achieve pregnancy

pronounced men-ar-kee; the time when a female has her first period

when a female’s monthly periods end and the body stops releasing eggs, typically occurring in their mid-50s

the transition period before menopause when a female's hormone levels change, leading to irregular periods and other symptoms

Menstruation and how cycles change with age

RSHE (PSHE)

Changes in puberty and when to seek help

Menstruation and how to access support

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

when a female's monthly periods end and the body stops producing eggs

the time when someone has their first period

Match the word to the correct definition.

Put the four phases of the menstrual cycle in order, starting with the earliest.

What forms can hormone replacement therapy (HRT) take during perimenopause?

{{}} can help relieve many symptoms of perimenopause.

True, because cycles take time to regulate after they first start.

True, because young people don't produce enough hormones.

False, because all cycles are regular from the very first period.

False, because irregularity only happens in older people.

True or False? Menstruation is often irregular in young people.

Menstrual cycles last approximately {{}} days.

Which of these is a good piece of advice for someone experiencing PMS?

What age range does puberty begin on average?

PCOS is a condition that affects how the ovaries work.

PCOS is a condition experienced by every female.

Which of these are symptoms of endometriosis?

Menstruation and how cycles change with age

Lesson outcome

Content guidance