The Victorian government is being urged to support higher Medicare rebates for longer GP consultations. This comes after the release of the Bridging the Gender Pain Gap report, which highlights that w...
The Victorian Government released the Bridging the Pain Gap report, highlighting significant gaps in women’s pain care. It is based on responses from 13,000 women, girls, carers, and health profession...
The Australian government’s PBAC has recommended removing covid antivirals molnupiravir and nirmatrelvir–ritonavir from the Prescriber Bag. This change reflects the evolving covid landscape and the hi...
A large study from Monash University shows that about half of midlife Australian women have poor sexual wellbeing. Women in early perimenopause are twice as likely to face desire and arousal issues co...
The RACGP has called for more training and education for GPs to better support families experiencing stillbirths. The South Australian Government has agreed in principle to all 22 recommendations from...
The Menopause Society's 2025 conference shared new research on menopause and hormone therapy. Studies suggest early estrogen therapy may lower the risk of breast cancer, heart attack, and stroke. Wome...
Starting 1 November, major changes to Medicare items will take effect in Australia. The new Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) allows practices to receive extra funding if they bulk bill...
A French study looked at pregnancy outcomes in women with systemic sclerosis and those with very early diagnosis. It found that most pregnancies resulted in live births, but risks like pre-eclampsia,...
The AMA has released a position paper emphasising the importance of data and digital health in women’s healthcare. It highlights the need for better evidence, sex-disaggregated data, and gender-sensit...
The Australian government has added NuvaRing to the PBS from 1 November. This vaginal contraceptive ring will now cost women less, dropping from $270 to $126.40 annually. The price will decrease furth...
Australia’s first uterus transplant was performed in early 2023 at Sydney’s Royal Hospital for Women. A young woman received her mother’s donated uterus after a 16-hour surgery. She became pregnant si...
The Australian government has added a new contraceptive, NuvaRing, to the PBS. It will be available from 1 November at a significantly reduced cost, dropping from over $270 a year to $31.60 per three-...
On 1 November, the Australian government is introducing major changes to Medicare funding and health services. The biggest update is a large funding boost for Medicare, the largest in its history. Alo...
A new report highlights that AI could boost Australia's health sector productivity by 8 per cent and add $14 billion in value. It also suggests AI could help address workforce shortages, especially in...
A new Australian study shows that diagnoses of endometriosis by GPs have doubled over ten years. The study looked at nearly 20,000 women aged 14-49 across 2700 clinics. It found that more women are be...
