Why severe period pain should not be dismissed
A supportive guide for people whose period pain disrupts life.
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Browse the first beta resource library for menstrual health, endometriosis, parents and schools.
What to track before an appointment
A practical list of symptoms and patterns to track before seeking help.
TrackingAppointmentsSymptoms
Read resourceWhat is the menstrual cycle?
A plain-English explanation of the menstrual cycle, hormones, timing and normal variation.
Cycle basicsHormonesSymptoms
Read resourceWhat is endometriosis?
A plain-English starting point for understanding endometriosis.
EndometriosisBasicsSymptoms
Read resourceWhat is a period?
A period is vaginal bleeding that happens as part of the menstrual cycle. This guide explains it calmly and simply.
Period basicsFirst periodsYoung people
Read resourceEndometriosis treatment terms explained
A plain-English glossary of treatment language users may hear.
TreatmentGlossaryNon-prescriptive
Read resourceSymptoms often linked with endometriosis
A non-diagnostic guide to symptoms people often report with endometriosis.
SymptomsTrackingNon-diagnostic
Read resourceEndometriosis surgery terms explained
A careful explanation of surgery terms users may hear in appointments.
SurgeryExcisionSpecialist care
Read resourceQuestions to ask your GP or doctor
Questions to help users prepare for a first medical conversation about symptoms.
GP questionsAppointment prepAdvocacy
Read resourceQuestions to ask an endometriosis specialist
Questions that can help users understand specialist care and treatment discussions.
Specialist questionsTreatment languageSurgery prep
Read resourcePMS, mood and energy changes
Understanding mood, energy and body changes linked with the cycle.
PMSMoodWellbeing
Read resourcePeriod products explained
A simple guide to pads, tampons, cups, discs and period underwear.
ProductsHygieneSafety
Read resourcePeriod pain: what to notice
A safe guide to understanding cramps, pain patterns and when pain may need attention.
PainWhen to seek helpAppointment prep
Read resourcePeriod myths and facts
A stigma-free myth-busting guide for common period misconceptions.
MythsStigma-freeEducation
Read resourceIrregular periods: what can be normal
A calm explanation of irregular periods, especially in early cycles.
Irregular cyclesTrackingReassurance
Read resourceHow to talk to a parent, carer or teacher
Simple scripts for asking for help with periods, pain or worries.
ScriptsTrusted adultsSchool support
Read resourceHeavy bleeding: when to ask for help
A practical guide to noticing heavy bleeding and preparing to speak with a clinician.
Heavy bleedingSymptomsDoctor conversation
Read resourceFirst period checklist
A practical checklist to help young people and parents prepare for a first period without panic or shame.
ChecklistFirst periodsParents
Read resourceEndometriosis myths and facts
Common endometriosis myths answered in a careful, non-alarmist way.
MythsEndometriosisEducation
Read resourceEndometriosis in teenagers
Why severe period pain in young people should be taken seriously.
TeenagersPainSchool support
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