Resources and information about periods and gynaecological conditions
Our own periods information hub contains many helpful articles that we have produced and have been reviewed by medical experts - these are published on our website. The page below also contains links to resources produced by other organisations, and Wellbeing of Women cannot confirm the accuracy of any content published outside our own website.
- General period information
- Periods policy and advocacy
- For healthcare professionals - Note that if you are experiencing period symptoms, the resources in this section may provide additional detail, but most are written for someone with medical training.
- For teachers
- For employers
- Period poverty
General period information
Articles on symptoms, conditions and treatments with a section on periods and period problems.
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A patient information leaflet on PCOS, that aims to help you better understand your health and your options for treatment and care.
A patient information leaflet on endometriosis, that aims to help you better understand your health and your options for treatment and care.
Some mild discomfort and cramping during your period is common. But if your periods are painful, and affect your everyday life, you don’t have to put up with it. There are treatments that can help.
Heavy bleeding during your period can feel scary, upsetting and embarrassing. Although it’s quite common, it’s not something you have to accept as “just a period”.
Information on endometriosis; including symptoms, treatments that are available and further support.
Includes the symptoms of adenomyosis, information on how it is diagnosed, treatments that are available and further support.
Information on the symptoms, advice on when you should talk to your GP about your periods, the treatment options that are available for fibroids.
Information on the symptoms, when you should talk to your GP about your periods, the treatment options that are available for PCOS.
Includes information and support on PCOS, as well as advice on when to consult a GP and the treatment options that are available.
Got an appointment with your GP for period pains, heavy bleeding, or irregular periods? Follow these key steps to help you prepare and feel more confident.
If you feel like you didn’t get the help you need from your doctor or a gynaecologist, what can you do?
If you have bad periods, or a gynaecological condition affecting your work, find out about employees’ rights at work.
A periods information hub that includes resources
A periods information
Periods policy and advocacy
More policy and advocacy links
Based on almost 100,000 responses from women across the country, and over 400 written submissions from organisations and experts in health and care.
Advocating for menstrual health to be framed as a health and human rights issue, not a hygiene issue.
Based on almost 100,000 responses from women across the country, and over 400 written submissions from organisations and experts in health and care.
A coalition of patient and advocate groups, life sciences industry, leading clinicians and individuals who have come together to discuss and make recommendations around menstrual health. The CEO of Wellbeing of Women, Janet Lindsay, is on the committee.
A global advocacy platform that brings together non-profits, government agencies, individuals, the private sector and the media to promote good menstrual health and hygiene (MHH).
Brings together experts from the sciences and humanities, NGOs, the arts, activists and campaigners, industry and the NHS in order to unify knowledge about medical, political, economic, psychological and cultural issues related to menstruation.
Plan UK's 2018 Menstrual Manifesto and report about girls' experiences of periods in UK schools, including access to toilets.
A growing collective of young advocates who are campaigning for national change on period poverty & shame in the UK.
Period Positive uses humour, joy, and evidence-based learning activities to empower everyone to look at periods in a new way, find their voice, and work together to reverse the effects of negative attitudes.
Scrutinising and evaluating the Government period products scheme in England, striving to ensure that it is fully funded and works for everyone. Campaigning to ensure that all eligible schools opt into the scheme.
A report identifies simple and cost-effective solutions to prevent girls and women falling through the cracks of our health systems
A short inquiry to look at women’s reproductive health and the challenges that women face when they are being diagnosed and treated for these conditions. The inquiry will consider any disparities that exist in the diagnosis and treatment, and the impact of women’s experiences on their health and lives
Information primarily for healthcare professionals
An ‘easy to use’, logical, evidence based resource for GPs and other primary care clinicians.
Includes a section for patients.
Developed with women with lived experience of endometriosis as an output from the research study, "Navigating possible endometriosis in primary care: a qualitative study of GP perspectives".
Your doctor should follow these guidelines so this can help you to know what to expect from your appointment.
This factsheet provides nurses with guidance on how to recognise symptoms, sets out pathways of care and signposts to useful online resources.
This half-hour course aims to promote awareness of the symptoms of endometriosis. FREE to RCGP members and other healthcare professionals in the UK.
National guidance for healthcare professionals, resources from the Royal College of GPs, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) and the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH)
Period resources for teachers
Statutory guidance for governing bodies, proprietors, head teachers, principals, senior leadership teams, teachers. Includes menstrual health.
Powerpoint slide deck, to assist teachers to deliver the statutory guidance. 5 slides on menstruation including symptoms, products, when to seek help
Info and advice for youth online, workshops delivered in schools, handouts, teacher training, resources, e-learning.
Freedom4Girls deliver a holistic and empowerment focused education programme for young people.
Together with experts in menstrual and sexual health, this menstrual cup company have developed a free curriculum-related period education resource for primary and secondary school teachers in the UK.
Leaflet that schools can buy for girls aged 9 and above to prepare them for menstruation.
Menstrual, sexual and reproductive health sessions led by medical professionals for refugees and asylum seekers.
Resources for employers
Guidance that aims to provide all businesses with guidance on how they can adequately support their employees who menstruate and experience menopause symptoms.
Period poverty
Information on the Department for Education scheme to provide free period products to schools and colleges in England.
Equality Impact Assessment of the Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Act 2021
They give period products to those who can’t afford them and provide reproductive health education to those less likely to access it.
A charity fighting against period poverty. They work to support those who menstruate by challenging the stigmas, taboos and gender inequalities associated with menstruation.
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