@allthings_womenshealth: I did my GCSE exams 10 years ago now. I think that time of my life sometimes feels like a blur. Like I’ve blocked it out. I just remember being in exams and my stomach was always so painful. It was so distracting. I’d love to hear your experiences of doing exams and being on your periods or having a chronic condition. I’ve never spoken about this topic and I think it’s something that’s not discussed enough. 🩸 Periods, Endometriosis, and School: A Hidden Struggle for Many Girls in the UK Here are some eye-opening statistics and stories that highlight the struggles faced by young girls: 📚 School Attendance: • 49% of girls aged 14-21 have missed an entire day of school because of their period. (Plan International UK, 2017). • 55% of girls aged 16-18 with endometriosis report their education is negatively affected, with over 27% missing more than one day of school per month due to symptoms. (Endometriosis UK, 2020) 🩹 Concentration and Performance: • Menstrual pain and discomfort cause significant distraction, with 59% of girls feeling embarrassed or distracted during their periods. (Plan International UK, 2017) • 21% of girls with dysmenorrhea (painful periods) report that it affects their school performance. (BMJ Open, 2019) 🔬 Chronic Conditions: • Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age, causing severe pain and other debilitating symptoms. Many young girls struggle to manage their education alongside this chronic condition. • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is another condition that causes irregular periods, pain, and fatigue, impacting school attendance and focus. Follow for more funny, relatable and education female health content. Plus all the pelvic health Phyisotherapy content you need 🫶💓 @allthings_femalehealth #endometriosis #womenshealthcare #girlssupportgirls #endometrosissymptoms #ChronicIllnessAwareness #menstrualcycle #chronicpain #wellnessgirl #hiddendisabilities #pelvicfloorexercises #pelvichealth #chronicpelvicpain #pelvicfloor #periods #ChronicIllness

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