News & Views Does masturbating really help menopause symptoms? New research says yes About one in ten perimenopausal or menopausal women masturbate to relieve their symptoms, according to a study.
Partner Content Rise in early-onset breast cancer prompts fresh research and support for young women While breast cancer is traditionally associated with older age groups, experts are exploring whether more young women are being diagnosed.
News & Views New expert panels to advise on priority women’s health policies New expert panels will advise the federal government on future policy making in women’s health, the Albanese government has announced.
News & Views Victoria to establish new ‘women’s pain standard’ as it releases landmark report into women’s pain Victoria will introduce a new ‘women’s pain standard’ to set clear expectations for how women should be treated when seeking medical care.
News & Views After years of being dismissed, women with breast implant illness finally heard The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) has formally recognised Breast Implant Illness (BII) as a legitimate condition.
Partner Content From shock to strength: How a 24yo mum faced breast cancer and now advocates for others As a 24-year-old, Emma Crowley hadn’t been thinking about the possibility of breast cancer until the day she found a lump under her armpit.
Women's Health News New 5-year strategy to tackle Australia’s most lethal gynaecological cancer The Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation has today launched an ambitious five-year Research Impact Strategy to urgently address ovarian cancer.
News & Views Congratulations, you’re in remission. Now get ready for the hidden costs of surviving cancer Being in remission may mean surviving cancer, but for many women, the struggle continues long after treatment ends.
Women's Health News Labor government invests $300,000 to support menopause care A new government investment of $300,000 will go towards supporting millions of women experiencing perimenopause and menopause.
Women's Health News Em Rusciano and advocates call for better menopause support in workplaces Advocates and NSW Minister for Women Jodie Harrison are calling for Australian workplaces to better support women throughmenopause.
News & Views 58 people diagnosed every day: A personal call to action on breast cancer awareness October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to champion early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease.
Partner Content Dispelling the myths: How research is advancing lymphoedema care for patients with breast cancer Lymphoedema is a common long-term side effect of breast cancer treatment, but in recent years, advances in research are seeing improvements.
