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Beyond the Cycle
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What we do

Support systems for girls and young women

Too many girls are missing school because of their periods. Not because periods are inconvenient, but because conditions like endometriosis and PCOS go unrecognised for years, and schools aren’t set up to help. Beyond the Cycle is changing that.
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Why it matters

Nobody told them what to look for

The gap in diagnosis exists for a lot of reasons, but one of them is that nobody told these young women what to look for, or gave them the language to say something was wrong. By the time they get answers, many have already fallen behind at school, missed exams, or just quietly learned to push through.
1 in 10
girls has endometriosis
up to 15%
of girls and women have PCOS
7–9 yrs
average time to diagnosis
In schools

Practical support, right where it's needed

We work in schools to give girls, and those who support them, proper education about menstrual health: understanding your cycle, recognising when something isn’t right, and knowing how to get support. We also make sure schools are better equipped with safe spaces, emergency supplies and staff who know what to do.

Our pilot is free for schools

We provide fully stocked resource trolleys, staff training, educational materials and ongoing support at no cost, and handle all restocking and programme management throughout the pilot.
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A Beyond the Cycle resource trolley stocked with period products, heat pads and a blanket

Resource trolleys & safe spaces

Emergency supplies, heat pads and comfort items, available discreetly to any student who needs them.

Talks & workshops

Period positivity sessions that give young people a space to ask the questions they’ve never felt able to ask.

Staff training

Helping teachers and pastoral teams recognise the signs and know exactly what to do.

Educational materials

Guides that explain your cycle, the red flags, and how to advocate for yourself with healthcare providers.
Beyond the Cycle team giving a talk from a podium at a corporate event
In the workplace

Corporate & community talks

Menstrual health doesn’t stop at the school gates. We’ve taken the conversation into the workplace, speaking at corporate events and partnering with companies to raise funds and awareness.
  • Talks and awareness sessions for staff
  • Events for awareness months, like Endometriosis Awareness Month
  • Fundraising partnerships that fund our work in schools
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Resources

Guides you can use today

Clear, friendly information about your cycle, the red flags, and how to get support. Follow us on Instagram for more educational content and community support.
Cover of the Beyond the Cycle booklet, Understanding Your Period Health: a guide for young women
Free resource

Understanding your period health

Our free guide for young women covers what’s normal, what isn’t, and how to get the support you deserve.
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Outcomes

What changes when support is in place

For students

  • Understand their cycle and what's normal for them
  • Recognise the red flags that mean it's time to see a GP
  • Know how to speak up and advocate for themselves
  • Feel less alone, with a community that gets it

For schools

  • Safe spaces and emergency supplies on site
  • Staff who know what to do
  • Clear routes to support through pastoral teams
  • A free, fully managed pilot programme

Bring Beyond the Cycle to your school

Our pilot programme is completely free for participating schools.
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