1. Your menstrual cycle is a vital sign
Changes in flow, pain, mood, or cycle length can signal hormone shifts or underlying health issues—not just “normal for you.”
Take the Wellbeing of Women Period Symptom Checker to asses how your period is affecting your life.
2. Pelvic pain is never something you “just have to live with”
Painful periods, painful sex, or persistent pelvic discomfort are not normal and deserve proper medical assessment.
3. Hormones influence everything
From sleep and energy to digestion, skin, metabolism, and mood—your hormones have a profound impact on your daily life.
4. You deserve to know what’s in your period products
Ingredients aren’t always listed, and not all products are tested for chemical safety. Awareness helps you make informed choices.
Read the latest report by the Women's Environmental Network and Pesticide Action Network UK to learn what's in common period products.
5. Your pelvic floor is more important than you think
It supports your organs, affects bladder and bowel control, and plays a key role in sexual function—strengthening it can be life-changing.
Follow Know Your Floors on TikTok or Instagram for help with pelvic floor exercises!
6. Breast changes should never be ignored
Know your normal: shape, texture, sensitivity. Report any lumps, dimpling, or nipple changes to a healthcare professional. And don’t skip your mammograms — they save lives.
Tip: You don’t have to wait for an invitation letter. If you’re eligible but haven’t received a mammogram appointment, you can contact your local breast screening service directly and book yourself in. Don’t wait — early detection matters.
7. Your heart symptoms can look different
Women often experience atypical signs of heart disease (e.g., jaw pain, fatigue, nausea). Knowing this can be lifesaving.
Read more about the signs of heart disease in women.
8. Gut health and menstrual health are deeply connected
Inflammation, IBS, diet, and stress can all interact with the menstrual cycle and symptoms like bloating or pain.
9. Perimenopause often starts earlier than expected
Symptoms can begin in your 30s or 40s—hot flushes, cycle changes, anxiety, brain fog. Awareness leads to earlier support.
10. You are your own best advocate
Whether it’s endometriosis, PCOS, fertility concerns, or pain—your symptoms are valid. Keep asking questions, keep seeking answers.