When Is It Urgent?
Get urgent help if bleeding is extremely heavy, you faint or feel close to fainting, you have severe sudden pain, chest pain, trouble breathing, repeated vomiting, or you feel very unwell…
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Browse the first beta resource library for menstrual health, endometriosis, parents and schools.
What Should I Track Before Asking for Help?
Useful things to track are dates, bleeding, pain, other symptoms, and how your period affects school, sleep, sport or daily life.
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Read resourceWhat If My Pain Is Dismissed?
If your pain is dismissed, try again clearly, use examples, explain what the pain stops you doing, and tell another trusted adult or healthcare professional. Your pain still matters.
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Read resourceWhat If I Feel Embarrassed Asking for Help?
Feeling embarrassed is common. You can start with one simple sentence, write a note or text, or ask one safe adult. You do not have to deal with period worries alone.
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Read resourceHow Do I Explain My Symptoms Clearly?
The clearest things to explain are where it hurts, when it happens, how strong it is, what the bleeding is like, and what it stops you doing.
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Read resourceWhat Happens at a Doctor or Nurse Appointment?
At an appointment, a doctor or nurse will usually ask questions about your periods and symptoms, listen to your worries, and explain what might help next.
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Read resourceWhat Period Symptoms Should I Not Ignore?
Do not ignore very heavy bleeding, severe pain, fainting, fever, repeated vomiting, bad dizziness, pain on one side, or any symptom that feels scary, sudden or very different for you.
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Read resourceWhen Should I See a Doctor About My Period?
See a doctor if your pain is very strong, bleeding is very heavy, symptoms keep stopping normal life, your periods suddenly change a lot, or your period has not started by the mid-teens.
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Read resourceWhen Should I Tell a Trusted Adult?
Tell a trusted adult when your period starts and you need help, when bleeding or pain worries you, when you feel unwell, or any time you feel scared, unsure or not able to cope on your own.
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Read resourceHow Do I Feel Less Embarrassed About Periods?
A confidence-building guide with simple ways to feel more prepared, informed and comfortable talking about periods.
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Read resourcePeriod Myths That Are Not True
A larger myth-vs-fact guide that explains why period myths exist, how different cultures and countries can have different beliefs, which common myths are not medically true, and how to…
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Read resourceWhat If Someone Teases Me About Periods?
Practical steps for responding to teasing, finding help and protecting your confidence.
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Read resourceCan I Play Sport or Do Normal Activities on My Period?
A supportive guide to exercise, rest and choosing what feels right for your body during your period.
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Read resourceCan I Go to Sleepovers on My Period?
A practical guide to packing, sleeping comfortably and enjoying normal social plans while on your period.
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Read resourceCan I Bath or Shower on My Period?
Clear advice on bathing, washing and choosing what feels most comfortable during your period.
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Read resourceWill People Know I’m on My Period?
Reassurance, privacy tips and what to do if you are worried about leaks or being noticed.
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Read resourceCan People Smell My Period?
Simple tips on normal scent, changing products and knowing when to ask for support.
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Read resourceAre Periods Dirty?
A myth-busting guide that explains why periods are natural, how to stay clean, and why shame does not belong here.
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Read resourceWhat Can I Say If Something Feels Wrong?
A practical guide to talking about symptoms that feel severe, unusual or worrying.
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Read resourceHow Do I Ask for Privacy?
Ways to ask for help without feeling like everyone needs to know your business.
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Read resourceWhat If a Trusted Adult Does Not Understand?
What to do if the first person you tell does not really listen or does not understand why you need help.
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Read resourceHow Do I Ask for Pain Help or a Doctor?
What to say when symptoms are strong, getting worse or stopping you from normal daily life.
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Read resourceHow Do I Ask for Period Products?
Straightforward ways to ask for pads, period pants or help choosing what to use.
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Read resourceWho Can I Talk To If I Need Help?
A guide to the different adults and older young people who may be able to help.
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Read resourceWhat If I Feel Embarrassed Talking About Periods?
Support for kids and teens who feel shy, awkward or embarrassed about talking about periods.
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Read resourceHow Do I Tell Someone I Got My Period?
Simple ways to tell a parent, carer, teacher or another trusted adult that your period has started.
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Read resourceHow Can I Feel More Confident?
A practical visual about building confidence with periods, body changes and asking for help.
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Read resourceWhat If I Hate Talking About My Body?
A visual with quiet ways to ask for help if body conversations feel awkward.
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Read resourceWhat If I Feel Embarrassed About Periods?
A shame-free visual about periods, privacy and asking for help without embarrassment.
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Read resourceWhy Do I Get Spots Before My Period?
A visual explaining why spots can appear before periods and how to care for skin gently.
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Read resourceWhy Do My Breasts Hurt?
A visual explaining breast soreness around puberty or periods and when to ask for help.
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Read resourceWhy Is My Body Changing?
A visual explaining puberty body changes and why everyone develops at their own pace.
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Read resourceWhat Is PMS?
A visual explaining PMS symptoms and how tracking can help you spot patterns.
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Read resourceIs It Normal to Feel Angry, Sad or Anxious?
A visual explaining anger, sadness and anxiety around periods, with safe ways to ask for support.
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Read resourceWhy Do I Feel Emotional Before My Period?
A visual explaining why feelings can change before a period and what can help.
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Read resourceHow Do I Explain Pain to an Adult?
A practical guide to explaining period pain, symptoms and worries to a trusted adult using simple words.
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Read resourceWhat Symptoms Should I Not Ignore?
A safety guide to symptoms that should be shared with a trusted adult or healthcare professional.
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Read resourceWhen Is Period Pain Not Normal?
A clear guide to when period pain should not be brushed off, including pain that stops daily life or keeps getting worse.
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Read resourceWhat If I Have Back, Hip or Leg Pain?
A guide to back, hip or leg pain during periods, what can happen, what may help and when to ask for support.
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Read resourceWhat If I Get Headaches?
A guide to headaches around periods, what may help, and when headaches should be shared with a trusted adult or doctor.
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Read resourceWhy Do I Feel Tired Before or During My Period?
A simple guide to tiredness before or during a period, why it can happen, what may help and when tiredness needs support.
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Read resourceIs It Normal to Feel Sick on My Period?
A gentle guide to nausea, tummy upset and feeling sick during a period, with practical steps and when to ask for help.
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Read resourceWhat Can Help Period Pain?
A practical guide to things that may help period pain, including warmth, gentle movement, rest, fluids and safe pain relief.
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Read resourceWhy Do Period Cramps Happen?
A simple guide to why cramps happen, what the uterus is doing, what pain can feel like, and when cramps need support.
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Read resourceWhen Should I Tell an Adult or Doctor?
A clear safety guide to period symptoms that should be shared with a trusted adult or healthcare professional.
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Read resourceWhat If My Period Stops or Does Not Come?
A calm guide to late, missed or stopped periods, possible reasons, and when to speak to a trusted adult or healthcare professional.
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Read resourceWhat If My Period Is Irregular?
A simple guide to irregular periods, why they can happen at first, and when irregular bleeding should be checked.
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Read resourceWhat If I Bleed Through Clothes?
A reassuring guide to leaks, what to do next, how to clean up, and why leaking is nothing to be ashamed of.
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Read resourceWhat If My Period Is Very Heavy?
A practical guide to heavy bleeding, signs that you need help, and why heavy periods should be taken seriously.
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Read resourceHow Long Should a Period Last?
A clear guide to how long periods can last, why early periods can vary, and when long bleeding needs support.
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Read resourceAre Blood Clots Normal?
A simple guide to small period clots, why they can happen, and when clots or heavy bleeding should be checked.
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Read resourceWhat Colour Should Period Blood Be?
A calm guide to period blood colours, including red, dark red, brown and pink, and when colour changes need support.
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Read resourceHow Much Blood Is Normal?
A simple guide to period flow, what light, medium and heavy can mean, and when bleeding needs extra help.
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Read resourceHow Can a Teacher or School Nurse Help?
A clear guide to the practical support school staff may offer with periods, pain, leaks, products, privacy and contacting home.
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Read resourceWhat Should I Keep in My School Bag?
A simple school bag checklist for periods, including period products, spare underwear, a small bag and practical comfort items.
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Read resourceWhat If I Need Help but Feel Embarrassed?
A supportive guide for asking for period help quietly at school, including simple phrases, notes and trusted adults.
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Read resourceWhat If I Have Bad Cramps at School?
A practical guide to managing period cramps at school, asking for support, and knowing when pain needs medical attention.
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Read resourceCan I Swim on My Period?
A clear, positive guide to swimming during your period, including product choices, privacy and choosing what feels right for you.
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Read resourceCan I Do PE on My Period?
A positive, choice-led guide to doing PE during your period, including comfort, products, cramps and when to ask to rest.
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Read resourceWhat If I Leak Through My Clothes?
A reassuring guide to period leaks at school, what to do next, how to cover up if you want to, and who can help.
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Read resourceHow Do I Ask to Go to the Toilet?
Simple words and quiet ways to ask to use the toilet at school when you have your period or think it may have started.
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Read resourceWhat If My Period Starts at School?
A calm guide to what to do if your period starts at school, including products, who to ask, and how to handle it without panic.
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Read resourceHow Do I Throw Period Products Away?
A simple guide to disposing of period products safely and kindly, including what goes in the bin, what never goes in the toilet, and how to handle reusable products.
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Read resourceWhat If I Leak?
A reassuring guide to period leaks, including what to do in the moment, how to clean up, how to ask for help, and how to reduce leaks next time.
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Read resourceHow Often Should I Change Period Products?
A practical guide to changing period products safely, including what to check, how to change safely, and when to change sooner.
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Read resourceMenstrual Cups Explained
A simple guide to menstrual cups, including what they are, how they collect blood, why they take practice, and how to use them safely.
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Read resourceTampons Explained
A careful, age-appropriate guide to what tampons are, where they go, how to use them safely, and why you never have to use one if you do not want to.
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Read resourcePeriod Pants Explained
A simple guide to period pants, including how they work, how to use them, how to wash them and when to ask for help with leaks or comfort.
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Read resourcePads Explained
A simple guide to what pads are, how they work, how to use them, when to change them, and what to do if they feel uncomfortable.
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Read resourceWhat Period Products Can I Use?
A simple guide to different period products, including pads, period pants, tampons, menstrual cups and discs, and how to choose what feels right for you.
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Read resourceWhat Is Normal at First?
A clear guide to what can be normal in the early months or years of periods, and when to ask a trusted adult or healthcare professional for help.
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Read resourceHow Do I Tell a Trusted Adult?
A simple guide to asking for help, with words you can use and ideas for who to tell if your period starts or you need support.
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Read resourceWhat If My Period Starts at School?
A reassuring guide to what to do if your period starts at school, including who to ask, what to use and how to handle leaks or embarrassment.
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Read resourceHow to Use a Pad
A simple step-by-step guide to using a pad, changing it, throwing it away safely and keeping comfortable.
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Read resourcePack a First Period Kit
A simple guide to what to keep in a first period kit so you feel prepared at school, sport or when you are out.
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Read resourceWhat Do I Do When My Period Starts?
A practical step-by-step guide to what to do when your period starts, including using a product, cleaning up, telling someone and keeping calm.
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Read resourceCould This Be My First Period?
A calm first guide to what a first period can look like, what you might notice, what to do next, and when to ask for help.
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Read resourcePeriod Words Explained Simply
A simple glossary of common period words, including period, cycle, uterus, vagina, vulva, ovaries, ovulation, discharge, cramps, PMS and trusted adult.
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Read resourceWhat Is Ovulation?
A simple guide to ovulation, what ovaries do, how ovulation fits into the menstrual cycle, what someone might notice, and when to ask for help.
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Read resourceWhat Is Discharge?
A simple guide to vaginal discharge, what it can look like, why it happens, how it differs from a period, and when to ask for help.
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Read resourceWhat Is a Menstrual Cycle?
A simple guide to the menstrual cycle, including what it means, what happens during the month, how to track it, and when to ask for help.
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Read resourceWhen Will My First Period Start?
A reassuring guide to when a first period might start, signs it may be coming, what it can look like, how to prepare, and what to do at school.
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Read resourceWhy Do Periods Happen?
A simple guide to why periods happen, how puberty changes the body, what hormones do, and why having a period does not mean you are grown up.
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Read resourceWhat Is a Period?
A simple first guide to what a period is, where period blood comes from, what you might notice, what to do first, and when to ask for help.
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Read resourceUnderstanding different endometriosis care routes
Care routes, costs and referrals can differ.
Read resourceQuestions to ask a fertility specialist
Prepare for fertility conversations with endometriosis in mind.
Read resourceQuestions to ask a pain specialist
Pain care may help complex, persistent or nerve-like pain.
Read resourceQuestions to ask a pelvic physiotherapist
Pelvic physio can support pain, function and recovery for some people.
Read resourceQuestions to ask an excision surgeon
Prepare before a surgical consultation.
Read resourceQuestions to ask any endometriosis care provider
A universal checklist for researching care.
Read resourceWhat is an endometriosis clinic or centre?
Clinics and centres can vary, so check what they actually provide.
Read resourceWhat does MDT mean in endometriosis care?
MDT means multidisciplinary team.
Read resourceWhat is an excision specialist?
An excision specialist focuses on surgical removal of endometriosis lesions.
Read resourceHow to find the right type of specialist
Start with symptoms, goals and the type of care needed.
Read resourceWho treats endometriosis?
Endometriosis care may involve different specialists at different stages.
Read resourceHow to support someone with endometriosis
Belief, practical help and patience can make a difference.
Read resourceMedical dismissal and being heard
Your symptoms deserve proper attention.
Read resourceRelationships, intimacy and endometriosis
Symptoms can affect relationships, sex and confidence.
Read resourceTalking to family and friends about endometriosis
Clear language can help others understand what you need.
Read resourceEndometriosis and work
Symptoms may affect work and may need practical adjustments.
Read resourceEndometriosis and school
Young people should not have to miss education without support.
Read resourceLiving with pain others cannot see
Invisible symptoms can still be severe.
Read resourceThe emotional impact of endometriosis
Living with pain and uncertainty can affect emotional wellbeing.
Read resourceEndometriosis after hysterectomy or oophorectomy
Symptoms can continue if disease remains or other factors are involved.
Read resourceEndometriosis and menopause
Symptoms can persist for some people and should not be dismissed.
Read resourceEndometriosis in teenagers and young people
Young people can have endometriosis and should be taken seriously.
Read resourceEndometriosis after birth
Symptoms may return or change after pregnancy and birth.
Read resourceEndometriosis during pregnancy
Symptoms may change during pregnancy, but pregnancy is not a cure.
Read resourceIVF and endometriosis: what to ask
Questions to support fertility clinic conversations.
Read resourceEndometriomas and fertility
Ovarian endometriomas can be relevant to fertility decisions.
Read resourceQuestions to ask if fertility matters to you
A practical question guide for fertility-related appointments.
Read resourceEndometriosis and fertility
Endometriosis can affect fertility for some people, but not everyone.
Read resourcePost-surgery rehabilitation
Recovery may need more than wound healing.
Read resourceMovement, pacing and flare management
Pacing can help manage activity without blaming the person for symptoms.
Read resourceNerve pain language explained
Words like burning, shooting and electric can help describe nerve-like symptoms.
Read resourcePain management clinics: what they do
Pain management is specialist support for complex or persistent pain.
Read resourceChronic pelvic pain and endometriosis
Persistent pain can involve more than visible disease alone.
Read resourcePelvic floor symptoms explained
Pain can cause muscles to guard, tighten or become difficult to relax.
Read resourcePelvic physiotherapy and endometriosis
Pelvic physiotherapy may help with muscle tension, pain and function for some people.
Read resourceQuestions to ask if complex endometriosis is suspected
A practical question guide for complex symptoms or multi-system disease.
Read resourceEndometriosis and organ involvement
Different organs may need different specialists.
Read resourceAbdominal wall, belly button and scar endometriosis
Cyclical pain, swelling or bleeding from scars should be checked.
Read resourceSciatic and nerve-related endometriosis
Nerve-like pain, numbness or weakness needs proper assessment.
Read resourceBladder, ureter and urinary tract endometriosis
Urinary symptoms and ureter involvement should not be ignored.
Read resourceBowel endometriosis
Bowel symptoms may need specialist assessment and sometimes colorectal input.
Read resourceDiaphragm and thoracic endometriosis
Chest, shoulder and breathing symptoms around the cycle should be taken seriously.
Read resourceWhat is extra-pelvic endometriosis?
Endometriosis can be found outside the pelvis and symptoms depend on location.
Read resourceHysterectomy and endometriosis
A hysterectomy is not automatically a cure for endometriosis.
Read resourceCan endometriosis come back after treatment?
Symptoms can persist or return, and follow-up care matters.
Read resourceRecovery after endometriosis surgery
Recovery varies and should include clear follow-up and safety advice.
Read resourceWhat is multidisciplinary endometriosis care?
Endometriosis care may need more than one type of specialist.
Read resourceAblation vs excision: what is the difference?
Understanding the language used to describe surgical treatment.
Read resourceExcision surgery explained
Excision means cutting out endometriosis tissue rather than only treating the surface.
Read resourceGnRH medicines explained
A simple guide to medicines that temporarily lower hormone activity.
Read resourceHormonal treatment explained
Hormonal treatments may help symptoms for some people, but they are not suitable for everyone.
Read resourcePain relief and endometriosis
Pain relief can be part of care, but ongoing or severe pain needs proper review.
Read resourceEndometriosis treatment options explained
A clear overview of care options and why treatment should be individualised.
Read resourceHow to Use the Prepare for Appointment Tool
A guide to using the tool to organise symptoms, questions, priorities and appointment notes.
Read resourceWhat to Do After an Appointment
Steps to help you understand the plan, record what happened, follow up referrals and prepare for the next appointment.
Read resourceQuestions to Ask Before Endometriosis Surgery
Key questions to ask about surgical approach, excision, ablation, risks, MDT care, fertility, recovery and follow-up.
Read resourceQuestions to Ask About Suspected Endometriosis
A useful question guide for appointments when you think symptoms may be linked with endometriosis.
Read resourceHow to Explain Pain Clearly
Simple language to help describe where pain is, what it feels like, when it happens and how it affects your life.
Read resourceWhat Symptoms to Track Before an Appointment
Learn what to record before an appointment, including pain, timing, bowel, bladder, bleeding, fatigue and daily life impact.
Read resourcePreparing for a Specialist Appointment
Help prepare for appointments with gynaecology, endometriosis specialists, surgeons, pelvic physiotherapists, pain specialists or other care providers.
Read resourcePreparing for Your First GP Appointment
A practical guide to explaining symptoms clearly, asking about suspected endometriosis and understanding next steps with your GP.
Read resourceWhat to Do If You Are Not Being Listened To
Practical steps to help you explain symptoms clearly, ask for next steps and seek another opinion if concerns are dismissed.
Read resourceWhat Is Histology or Biopsy Confirmation?
Understand what biopsy and histology mean, how they may confirm endometriosis, and why a negative result does not always exclude it.
Read resourceWhat Is Laparoscopy?
Understand what laparoscopy is, why it may be used in endometriosis, and what questions to ask before surgery.
Read resourceCan You Have Endometriosis With Normal Scans?
A reassuring guide explaining why normal ultrasound or MRI results do not always rule out endometriosis.
Read resourceCan MRI Detect Endometriosis?
Learn when MRI may be useful for suspected endometriosis, especially deep or complex disease, and why specialist interpretation matters.
Read resourceCan Ultrasound Detect Endometriosis?
Understand what ultrasound may show, what it may miss, and why normal ultrasound does not always rule out endometriosis.
Read resourceWhy Diagnosis Can Take Time
Learn why endometriosis diagnosis can be delayed and what may help you move the conversation forward.
Read resourceHow Endometriosis Is Diagnosed
Understand how endometriosis may be investigated, including symptom history, examination, imaging, referral and laparoscopy.
Read resourceRed Flag Symptoms: When to Seek Urgent Help
Know which symptoms should be treated as urgent, including severe sudden pain, heavy bleeding, chest symptoms, urinary red flags and new neurological symptoms.
Read resourceCyclical, Constant and Unpredictable Symptoms
Understand how endometriosis symptoms may follow a cycle, happen most days or flare unpredictably.
Read resourceSymptoms Outside the Pelvis
Explore symptoms that may occur when endometriosis affects areas outside the pelvis, including chest, diaphragm, urinary tract, scars, nerves or abdominal wall.
Read resourceNerve-Like Symptoms and Leg Pain
Learn about burning, shooting, tingling, numbness, sciatic-type pain and other nerve-like symptoms that should be properly assessed.
Read resourcePain During or After Sex
Understand why pain during or after sex can happen with endometriosis and what information may be useful to discuss with a healthcare professional.
Read resourceFatigue and Whole-Body Symptoms
A guide to fatigue, brain fog, nausea, low energy and whole-body symptoms that can affect daily life with endometriosis.
Read resourceBladder and Urinary Symptoms
Understand bladder and urinary symptoms that may be linked with endometriosis, including urgency, pain, pressure and cyclical urinary changes.
Read resourceBowel Symptoms and Endometriosis
Learn about bowel symptoms that may be linked with endometriosis, including pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhoea and cyclical rectal symptoms.
Read resourcePain Symptoms and Endometriosis
Understand how endometriosis pain may feel, when it may happen, and why severe or life-disrupting pain should not be dismissed.
Read resourceSymptoms Often Linked With Endometriosis
A clear guide to symptoms often linked with endometriosis, including pain, bowel, bladder, fatigue, fertility, nerve-like and whole-body symptoms.
Read resourceEndometriosis vs adenomyosis
Understand the difference between endometriosis and adenomyosis, how symptoms may overlap, and what to ask in appointments.
Read resourceEndometriosis myths and misunderstandings
Challenge common myths that delay care, including “it is just bad periods”, “normal scans rule it out” and “pregnancy cures it”.
Read resourceAdhesions, scar tissue and endometriomas
Understand common endometriosis-related terms including adhesions, scar tissue and ovarian endometriomas.
Read resourceWhat are endometriosis lesions?
A clear guide to what lesions are, how they may look, how they can affect the body, and what questions to ask about them.
Read resourceWhere can endometriosis be found in the body?
Learn how endometriosis can involve pelvic and extra-pelvic areas, including bowel, bladder, diaphragm, chest, nerves, scars and other tissues.
Read resourceEndometriosis is more than period pain
Understand why endometriosis is a complex inflammatory condition that can affect pain, energy, organs, fertility and daily life.
Read resourceWhy severe period pain should not be dismissed
A supportive guide for people whose period pain disrupts life.
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Read resourceWhat 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 clear, factual starting point for understanding what endometriosis is, how it may affect the body and why symptoms should be taken seriously.
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.
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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 of symptoms often linked with endometriosis, including pain, bowel, bladder, fatigue, fertility, nerve-like and whole-body symptoms.
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Read resourceEndometriosis surgery terms explained
A careful explanation of surgery terms users may hear in appointments.
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Read resourceQuestions to ask your GP or doctor
Questions to help users prepare for a first medical conversation about symptoms.
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Read resourceQuestions to ask an endometriosis specialist
Questions that can help users understand specialist care and treatment discussions.
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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 Child About Their First Period
Simple advice on how to talk to a child without shame or embarassement
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.
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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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