Women's Health News Archives

All the latest news and advice on women’s health.

A judge in Texas suspends access to abortion pill. Now what?

Last Friday, a federal judge in Texas suspended the approval of a widely used abortion medication in the United States.

More than 1000 Australian women commence class action against pharmaceutical giant Bayer

The women claim Bayer’s Essure contraceptive device has caused them debilitating pain and in some cases having to undergo hysterectomies.

Soapbox

Medical abuse is another form of domestic and family violence we must talk about

Medical abuse can be extremely detrimental to the long-term health of the victim, possibly leading to injury, disability or even death.

Partner Content

Fertility issues and fears of recurrence: Young women with breast cancer face unique challenges

For young women in the thick of their careers or thinking about starting a family, breast cancer can be a life-altering diagnosis.

Soapbox

The world is finally getting a glimpse of what it really means to be neurodiverse- but there’s much more work to be done

It is a good time to look beyond the stereotypes and unpack what it really means to be a neurodiverse young woman in Australia

Women's Health News

75 per cent of gym harassment is going unreported: The ‘safer gym group’ aims to improve women’s safety

For many women, fear of harassment keeps them away from co-ed gyms. Now, a new strategy is set to address the problem.

Climate

I’m a doctor, and this is why I will never have gas in my kitchen

I’d encourage everyone to learn more about the dangers of gas in the home, and if this hits a nerve, sign up to the gas free pledge.

Books

Pregnancy and parenting without a ‘partner’: Alexandra Collier’s ‘inconceivable’ path

The author of Inconceivable talks to Women’s Agenda about taking her own path to motherhood, and getting pregnant at 39.

Appointments

Dr Gillian Gibson to become president of RANZCOG

Dr Gillian Gibson will become president for RANZCOG later this year. She’ll be the second female president and second New Zealander.

News & Views

Breast cancer: progestogen-only and combined birth control both increase risk – here’s what you need to know

It was previously thought that only combined hormonal contraceptives carried an elevated breast cancer risk.

Health

Australia’s first endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics open. Here’s where they are.

Australia’s first Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinics are now open. Across the country, 20 clinics have now opened. Here are the locations.