Implement reproductive health issues into the sexual education curriculum.

Rejected 15 signatures

What the petition asks

To review the sexual health curriculum and implement education/knowledge/awareness surrounding endometriosis and other reproductive health issues. On average it takes 7.5 years for a woman to be diagnosed with endo, this is often due to the condition being misdiagnosed as there is little awareness.

My symptoms of endo began when I was 11/12. I strongly believe if I had more knowledge of the condition myself my diagnosis would have been a lot easier and quicker. I am one within a huge group of individuals who have suffered a difficult and long winded diagnosis. Sometimes when the diagnosis is made it is too late and the condition has caused infertility and other health issues. If endo etc is taught in schools there will be more awareness and the length of time to diagnose will reduce.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.

We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. Reproductive health is already part of the National Curriculum. You can find out more here

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/908013/Relationships_Education__Relationships_and_Sex_Education__RSE__and_Health_Education.pdf

You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.

Timeline

11 Jan 2021	Petition opened for signatures
8 Feb 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 15

Status Rejected

Rejected 8 Feb 2021

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