News & Views How 12 days of reproductive leave for workers could save billions Denying Australian workers 12 days of reproductive leave could cost employers up to thirty times more, a new report has revealed.
Health Australians with endometriosis to have access to cheaper treatment for the first time in three decades Women living with endometriosis will have access to a new treatment on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme for the first time in three decades.
Women's Health News Periods, menopause, endometriosis: It’s time to remove the stigma around menstrual health menstrual health is all too often viewed with taboo and stigma, and many women feel discomfort when discussing this very natural health topic.
Health How a new app is helping women navigate the ‘complex terrains’ of endometriosis A new app has been developed to help women who suffer from endometriosis to track and treat their symptoms.
News & Views New app could help women take control of the diagnosis and management of endometriosis The CHARLI app helps users monitor menstruation, fertility, sexual health, and identify pain conditions like endometriosis.
News & Views Female MPs wear yellow in parliament for endometriosis awareness Several female MPs, including ministers Tanya Plibersek and Linda Burney, wore yellow in parliament to raise awareness for endometriosis.
Women's Health News ‘It’s just bad period pain’: New campaign highlights how endometriosis is dismissed A new campaign is exposing the unacceptable lack of care women receive when seeking treatment for the painful reality of endometriosis.
News & Views Queensland’s goal to make the misdiagnosis and lack of treatment for endometriosis a thing of the past The Queensland government is investing an extra $18.2 million over five years for endometriosis and pelvic pain initiatives.
Health First TGA-approved treatment for endometriosis in 13 years Australia’s drug regulator has approved the first treatment for endometriosis in 13 years to relieve debilitating pain for sufferers of the condition.
News & Views A new government inquiry will examine women’s pain and treatment. How and why is it different? Women are disproportionately affected by pain in terms of how common it is and sensitivity, but also in how their pain is viewed, treated, and even researched.
Women's Health News There have been some big wins in women’s health this year. Here’s a recap Here’s a look back at some new developments into women’s health research in 2023 and what they could mean for the future.
Women's Health News Women still told pregnancy cures endometriosis: New study Outdated pseudoscience that having a baby cures endometriosis is still being touted to women– new study reveals “profound” negative impacts.
