Petition · Department for Education

Make secondary schools teach about endometriosis, vaginismus & hormonal cycle

Closed 1,477 signatures

What the petition asks

We urge the Government to require secondary schools to teach about endometriosis, vaginismus, & the hormonal cycle. We feel this will increase accountability for the lack of education on women's health—both in health sector research and educational systems—by raising awareness.
After my own experience with vaginismus, I felt a profound loss of self-worth, with little support beyond an NHS website. Many young women share similar stories—struggling with conditions like endometriosis, vaginismus, and PMS without awareness or guidance. I believe this lack of education is not only isolating but potentially dangerous and may even intersect with issues like domestic violence.

Timeline

11 Jul 2025 Petition opened for signatures
11 Jan 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,477
Status Closed
Department Department for Education
Opened 11 Jul 2025
Closed 11 Jan 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 1 Aug 2026.