Under consideration PE2264: Include perimenopause and menopause education in Scotland’s school curriculum
Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to include age-appropriate education about perimenopause and menopause in Scotland’s school curriculum as part of health education, so that young people are better informed and prepared for this major stage of women’s lives.
Background information
Perimenopause and menopause are major stages of women’s health, yet many people reach adulthood with little or no understanding of what they are, when they can begin, or the wide range of physical and emotional symptoms they can cause. This lack of education can leave women frightened, confused and unprepared, and may contribute to symptoms being misunderstood or dismissed when women seek help. Introducing age-appropriate education in schools would help normalise conversations around menopause, reduce stigma, improve awareness and give young people knowledge they can carry throughout life. It would help future generations recognise symptoms earlier, understand when to seek support and feel more confident explaining what they are experiencing. It would also help partners, families and wider society better understand and support women. Education should come before women reach this stage of life, not only once they are already struggling.
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