Education campaign in Victorian schools aims to help close gaps in knowledge about pelvic pain
In short: Regional and rural students are more likely to miss school or work because of pelvic pain than their metro counterparts, and are less likely…
Jessica Spain studies process of being diagnosed with endometriosis after painful journey
Once a month, Jessica Spain found herself lying on the cool bathroom tiles, curled up in agony. Since the age of 14, the now 30-year-old had…
Rugby union prop Sally Fuesaina thought her excessive fatigue was normal. It took a routine blood test to diagnose iron deficiency
In short: It's estimated one in three female athletes have an iron deficiency, compared to one in 10 males.Rugby union player Sally Fuesaina experienced excessive fatigue…
Community-built health directories provide essential information, autonomy for people in regional Australia
A few months before turning 25, Amy Smith became nervous as her first pap smear loomed."It can be thought of as quite an invasive procedure,"…
Wagga Wagga City Council formally supports improved access to abortions
Abortion rights advocates say they have a "sense of hope" after a regional NSW council voted to formally advocate for improved access to abortion in…