School Sessions

Core sessions provide students with a clear, evidence-based introduction to key topics in women’s and reproductive health, supporting PSHE, wellbeing and wider health literacy.

Topics covered include,

• Menstrual health 

  • Irregular or absent periods

  • Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS)

  • Heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) 

  • Iron deficiency anaemia 

• Reproductive anatomy and physiology

  • General overview

  • HPV, cervical screening and smear tests

• Fertility awareness

• Common gynaecological conditions

  • Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS / PCOS)

  • Endometriosis

  • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) 

  • Dysmenorrhoea (painful periods)

  • Fibroids

  • Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

• Gynaecological emergencies recognising symptoms and when to seek urgent support

  • Ectopic pregnancy 

  • Ovarian torsion

• Pregnancy basics

  • Pre-conception health 

  • Overview of pregnancy stages 

  • Miscarriage and pregnancy loss

• Menopause and hormonal change

  • Symptoms of peri-menopause and menopause

Specialist sessions explore specific areas of women’s and reproductive health in greater depth through tailored workshops, assemblies and educational programmes designed for schools, colleges and wider audiences.

Specialist topics may include,

• Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS / PCOS)

  • Symptoms and diagnosis

  • Hormonal and metabolic features

  • Long-term health considerations

  • Common misconceptions

• Endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain 

  • Delayed diagnosis and symptom recognition

  • Impact on education, wellbeing and quality of life

  • Overview of treatment approaches

• Fertility 

  • Fertility awareness and reproductive ageing

  • Common fertility myths 

  • Artificial reproductive technology, includingIVF

  • Egg freezing and fertility preservation

• Pregnancy

  • Pre-conception nutrition and health

  • Pregnancy stages and maternal health

  • Hyperemesis gravidarum

  • Miscarriage and stillbirth

  • Maternal mental wellbeing

• Sexual Health and Contraception

  • Overview of sexual health 

  • In-depth contraception & emergency contraception mechanism, use, common myths

  • Sexually transmitted infections symptoms and treatment

• Reproductive Cancers

  • Epidemiology of breast, uterine, ovarian, cervical, vulvar and vaginal cancers

  • Overview of reproductive cancers

  • Signs and symptoms

  • Introduction to treatment pathways

• Menopause and hormonal change

  • Symptoms of peri-menopause and menopause 

  • Overview of hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

  • Vulvovaginal health and conditions including lichen sclerosus

  • Long-term health considerations after menopause 

• Women’s health literacy

  • Understanding women’s health research and evidence

  • Evaluating women’s health information online

  • Understanding screening, referrals and treatment pathways

  • Navigating healthcare services and support systems

  • Communicating symptoms and health concerns effectively

Optional topic add-ons provide the opportunity to explore additional or more sensitive areas of women’s and reproductive health through tailored educational sessions and workshops.

Topics may include

• Women’s health misinformation online

• Women’s health research and historical bias in medicine

• Abortion and reproductive choice

  • Introduction to abortion

  • Medical and procedural abortion care

  • Legal and ethical considerations

  • Common myths

  • Accessing support and services

• Demystifying women’s health appointments, investigations and procedures

Community Sessions provide opportunities for parents, carers, staff and wider school communities to engage with women’s health topics through accessible, science-led educational talks and workshops.

Options include

• Educational sessions for teachers and support staff

• Parent and carer information evenings

• Staff wellbeing talks and workshops