women’s pain

A new campaign is exposing the unacceptable lack of care women receive when seeking treatment for the painful reality of endometriosis. 

New research from Nurofen shows over half (55 per cent) of women feel that they had their pain ignored or dismissed.

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.

The Victorian government is launching an inquiry into women’s pain and experiences within the healthcare system.

Migraine has significant impacts on women, with 80 per cent telling a national survey they’re unhappy with how their migraines are managed.

Catching up with Emerging Leader in Health Winner at 2022’s Women’s Agenda Leadership Awards, Dr Manasi Murthy Mittinty

Broad societal awareness of chronic pain is essential to destigmatise it and reduce the social isolation felt by millions of Australians.

Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes chronic pain all over the body. We don’t know what causes it, or how to treat it.

Vaginismus is a painful condition many women in Australia deal with, yet it is often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed, writes Marnie Vinall.

Tamara Wrigley was diagnosed with endometriosis at age 33. She urges other women not to procrastinate when it comes to health.

Medical science has sidelined women’s health and disregarded women’s pain. This is a guide for teenage women navigating the medical system.