Pelvic pain and what to do about it
Alex Lopes is a pelvic health physiotherapist, the director of Pelvic Health Melbourne in Altona North, and past national chair of the Australian Physiotherapy...
Program aim to turn men into women’s allies
Women’s Health Victoria (WHV) has launched an online training program for men who want to become better allies in promoting gender equality – whether...
Relief for POP
Pelvic Organ Prolapse refers to any dropping or bulging of the pelvic organs – the bladder, uterus, or bowel – happening when there is...
Public fertility service welcomes first baby
The family of the first baby born due to intervention from Northern Health's fertility service recently made a special visit to the health service's...
Conversations are key this White Ribbon Month
As White Ribbon Month gets under way, the organisation is working harder than ever to prevent violence against women by engaging men and boys...
Taranto’s road to recovery
One of the hallmarks of the rise of women’s sport over the last decade, is the sense that it is different.
Rather than just...
Survivor wins the battle
After a courageous battle, Myrniong’s Lynn Burgess conquered cancer in just over a year.
She spotted a lump on her armpit while shaving while pregnant...
Addressing adenomyosis
Adenomyosis is a uterine disease where the tissue that normally lines the uterus, the endometrium, grows into the muscle of the uterus, the myometrium.
Seen...
Anxiety is more than a worry
When people think of mental illness, depression is usually the first condition that springs to mind.
Yet being the best known doesn’t make it the...
Scars of survival
After living in survival mode, Cobblebank’s cancer survivor Melanie Kuyl's road to self-discovery and healing is never ending.
The battle began in 2020,...
Addressing barriers to PCOS care
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition among women, with symptoms beginning shortly after puberty, during later teen years, or within early...
Breastfeeding support for all
World Breastfeeding Week is a global campaign aiming to raise awareness of the importance of breastfeeding and the benefits it provides to mothers, children,...
Tips for stress management
Stress management is crucial for maintaining overall well-being and coping effectively with life's challenges. Stress, while a natural response to demanding situations, can become...
From trauma to triumph: The journey through birth trauma
Thirteen years ago, Leanne Murphy’s life was irrevocably changed by a traumatic birth experience that left her battling with severe physical, emotional, and financial...
Supporting women through birth trauma
In the halls of the Royal Women's Hospital, a specialist team of seasoned midwives stands out for its unique initiative in supporting women who...
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Summer is snapper season and if you or anyone you know returns from the bay with a haul, here’s how you can put these...
