Women's health conditions

Hello, my name is Mr. Wells, and welcome to today's Relationships, Sex, and Health Education lesson. Today's lesson is called Women's Health Conditions, and it forms part of the unit Our Changing Bodies: When Might I Need to Seek Support? It's important that you have an adult with you if you are completing this lesson. If you don't have an adult with you at the moment, I would like you to close the screen now and come back at a more appropriate time. If you are being supervised by an adult, then let's get started. Today's lesson outcome is: I can describe some common women's health conditions and explain when someone should seek support from a healthcare professional. In every Relationships, Sex, and Health Education lesson, we have some ground rules. We're going to take a moment to go through them together. Laura says it's important to listen to others. "It's okay to disagree with each other, but we should listen properly before making assumptions or deciding how to respond. When disagreeing, we should challenge the statement, not the person." Andeep reminds us of the importance of respecting privacy. "We can discuss examples, but we should not use names or descriptions that identify anyone, including ourselves." Izzy says that we can choose our level of participation. "Everyone has the right to choose not to answer a question or join discussion, and we should never put anyone on the spot." And finally, Jacob says no judgment. "We can explore beliefs and misunderstandings about a topic without fear of being judged." Throughout today's lesson, there are four keywords. As we go through the lesson, you'll see these are highlighted in bold. The first of the keywords is PMS. That means premenstrual syndrome. It is a group of physical and emotional symptoms that happen before a period. The second is endometriosis. That's a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. The third keyword is PMDD. That stands for premenstrual dysphoric disorder. It's a severe condition linked to the menstrual cycle that can affect mood and daily life. And finally, PMOS, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, an endocrine condition that affects hormone regulation throughout the body and may affect menstruation, metabolism, skin, hair, and fertility. This condition was previously referred to as PCOS. Today's lesson is in three parts. The first is called Understanding women's health, the second is called Recognizing common conditions, and the final learning cycle is called Knowing when to seek support. Let's make a start with the first part of the lesson, Understanding women's health. What do we mean by women's health? Well, Dr. Elsie is here to say that women's health is about more than just periods. It includes reproductive health, hormones, physical health, mental wellbeing, fertility, and long-term health. It's time already for our first check for understanding. Is Izzy correct? Women's health is just about periods. Well, Izzy is incorrect because some women's health conditions affect the menstrual cycle while others affect hormones or several body systems. Different conditions affect the body in different ways, and today, we will learn about five health conditions: PMS, heavy menstrual bleeding, endometriosis, PMDD, and PMOS. Although some of these can affect periods, they are different types of health condition. Symptoms can have different causes, and many females experience symptoms before or during their period. Some common symptoms may include cramps, headaches, feeling tired, mood changes, heavy bleeding. And Dr. Elsie says that sometimes these symptoms are a normal part of menstrual cycle, but other times they can be linked to a health condition. It's time for our next check for understanding. You're doing really well so far. Cramps are a common symptom a female might experience before or during their period. Is that true or is it false? The correct answer is that it is true. It's time for our first task. These Oak National Academy pupils are talking about women's health. Are you able to complete their sentences? Aisha starts by saying women's health conditions are not just about periods because. Sam says, "Common symptoms of periods include. ." And Lucas says, "Women's health conditions include PMS and. ." You can pause your screen now, and when you've completed the sentences, you can press play to go through your answers. How did you get on? Let's take a look at what your answers may have included. So Aisha started by saying women's health conditions are not just about periods, and that's because it includes a range of other topics, such as reproductive health, hormones, physical health, mental wellbeing, fertility, and long-term health. Your answers may have continued like this. Sam started by saying common symptoms of periods include, and you might have written some ideas such as cramps, headaches, feeling tired, mood changes, and heavy bleeding. And finally, for Lucas, he started by saying women's health conditions include PMS. You might have added to that list heavy menstrual bleeding, endometriosis, PMDD, and PMOS. Well done if you got those right. You're doing really well. It's time to move on to our second learning cycle, Recognizing common conditions. Premenstrual syndrome, PMS. PMS is a group of physical and emotional symptoms that happen before a period, and some women may experience bloating, headaches, breasts feeling more tender, irritability, mood changes, and tiredness. For many, symptoms improve once their period begins. These Oak pupils are talking about common symptoms of PMS. Laura says, "My friend gets headaches before every period." And Sam says, "My sister says she sometimes feels more emotional before hers." Lucas says, "So people don't all experience PMS in exactly the same way?" And Dr. Elsie is here to answer Lucas's question. She explains, "No. Symptoms can be different for different people." It's time for our next check for understanding. Which statement about PMS is correct? A, everyone experiences the same symptoms, B, PMS only causes physical symptoms, C, PMS can cause symptoms before a period, and D, PMS continues throughout the whole menstrual cycle. Which of those statements about PMS is correct? Well, the correct statement is that PMS can cause symptoms before a period. Well done if you got that right. Heavy menstrual bleeding is when someone loses much more blood during a period than is usual for them. It may mean that they have to change their period products very frequently, the bleeding lasts for longer than usual, and bleeding affects everyday life. Nurse Daniel is here to tell us that heavy menstrual bleeding is a symptom and not a diagnosis. A healthcare professional such as the nurse or a doctor can help identify the cause and discuss treatment if needed. Endometriosis is a long-term condition. It happens when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. Symptoms can include severe pelvic pain, painful periods, pain during or after some activities, and/or tiredness. It's important to note that not everyone experiences the same symptoms. Dr. Elsie is here with a very important message: "Some people think painful periods are something they simply have to put up with. However, if symptoms are severe, affect everyday life, and keep happening, it is important to seek advice from a healthcare professional. Early support can help identify the cause and discuss treatment options." It's time for our next check for understanding. Is this statement true or is it false? Everyone with severe period pain has endometriosis. Is that statement true or is it false? Well, the correct answer is false, and I wonder if you can tell me why. Well, many different conditions can cause pain, and a healthcare professional can investigate symptoms and make a diagnosis. It's time for our next task. You're doing really well. Leah has severe pelvic pain during many of her periods. The pain is making it difficult for her to concentrate at work and take part in her usual activities. Write a short piece of advice for Leah. Include what health condition her symptoms could be linked to, why she should seek support, and who she could speak to. You can press pause on the video now and press play when you're ready to go through your answers. Let's take a look at what you wrote. The task was that Leah has severe pelvic pain during many of her periods. The pain is making it difficult for her to concentrate at work and take part in her usual activities. Write a short piece of advice for Leah. You might have written something along the lines of what's on the screen. Leah's symptoms can be linked to endometriosis or another health condition. Because her pain is severe and affecting her everyday life, she should seek support from a healthcare professional. She could also speak to a trusted adult, such as a parent or carer, who can help her to access support. It's time to move on to our final learning cycle, Knowing when to seek support. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, PMDD, is a severe condition linked to the menstrual cycle. It can cause emotional and physical symptoms before a period. And symptoms of PMDD may include feeling low, anxiety, irritability, difficulty concentrating, and/or tiredness. Lucas says, "Is PMDD just really bad PMS?" And Dr. Elsie is here to explain, "Both happen before a period, but PMDD can have a much greater impact on someone's daily life." It's time for our next check for understanding. Which statement is correct? A, PMDD only causes physical symptoms, B, PMDD can have a significant impact on daily life, C, PMDD affects everyone who has periods, or D, PMDD is the same as endometriosis. Which of those statements is correct? The correct answer is that PMDD can have a significant impact on daily life. Well done if you got that right. PMOS, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, is an endocrine condition. The endocrine system produces hormones that help regulate many functions throughout the body, and PMOS can affect hormone regulation, the ovaries, menstrual cycles, skin, hair, metabolism, and/or fertility. Dr. Elsie is here to remind us that someone with PMOS may experience different combinations of symptoms. Some health conditions mainly affect the menstrual cycle. PMOS affects the endocrine system, which helps regulate hormones throughout the body. This means that menstrual changes are one possible symptom, but PMOS can also affect other parts of the body. It's time for our next check for understanding. Which body system is mainly affected by PMOS? Is it A, the digestive system, B, the respiratory system, C, the endocrine system, or D, the skeletal system? Well, the correct answer is the endocrine system. Someone should speak to a trusted adult or healthcare professionals if symptoms are severe, keep happening, are causing pain, affect school, work, or everyday life, and cause them to feel worried. Nurse Daniel says that getting support early can help people understand their symptoms and access appropriate care. It's time for our next check for understanding. Izzy is worried about some symptoms she has been having recently. Who could she speak with? We might have written that Izzy could talk with a trusted adult like a parent, carer, or a teacher. She could also talk to a medical professional, such as her local GP, general practitioner. It's time for our final task of today's lesson. Dr. Elsie is preparing to write a speech for young people in her area about women's health conditions. Can you write the first draft of her speech? I would like you to include the following: What is women's health? What are the common women's health conditions? And who could someone go to for support? You can pause the screen now, and you can press play when you're ready to go through your answers. The task was that Dr. Elsie is preparing to write a speech for young people in her area about women's health conditions. And your response might have included the following ideas. Women's health is about more than just periods. It includes reproductive, hormonal, physical, and mental health. Some women's health conditions mainly affect the menstrual cycle, while others affect hormones or different body systems. Some common women's health conditions include PMS, heavy menstrual bleeding, endometriosis, PMDD, and PMOS. PMS can cause physical and emotional symptoms before a period. Heavy menstrual bleeding is bleeding that is much heavier or lasts longer than is usual for that person. And endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. Your answer might have continued like this: PMDD is a severe condition linked to the menstrual cycle that can affect everyday life. PMOS is an endocrine condition that affects hormone regulation throughout the body and may affect menstruation as well as other body systems. If symptoms are severe, keep happening, or affect everyday life, it is important to seek support. Someone could speak to a parent or carer, another trusted adult, a school nurse, a GP, or another healthcare professional. Seeking support early can help people understand their symptoms and get the right advice or treatment. Well done for all of your work in today's lesson about women's health conditions. We're going to take a moment now to summarize what we've learned. Women's health includes reproductive, hormonal, physical, and mental health. PMS, heavy menstrual bleeding, endometriosis, PMDD, and PMOS are different health conditions. PMOS is an endocrine condition that affects hormone regulation throughout the body. Menstrual changes are one possible symptom. Different people experience different symptoms. And if symptoms are severe, persistent, or affecting everyday life, it is really important to seek support from a trusted adult or healthcare professional. It might be that throughout today's lesson, you've had some thoughts about where you want to get further support. We always recommend talking to a trusted adult, including a teacher, parent, carer, or medical professional, but you could also find additional information and support from the NHS website. The NHS offer help and advice about health and prevention, including how to access services. And you might also access Childline, a website and phone line, which is able to offer confidential advice and support. Well done for all of your hard work today. We hope to see you soon for another Oak National Academy lesson. Goodbye.