Unplug and unwind this festive season. The holiday season is almost here. For many of us, it’s a time for family and friends, celebration and connection – but how much of that time will you spend glued to a screen, scrolling through social media, distracted by notifications or continuously checking your apps? Technology can help…

Staying motivated to do regular physical activity can be a challenge. When you have a chronic and painful health condition, it can be even harder. In a recent Women’s Health Week video, Triple J radio host Bridget Hustwaite talked about how she had to change her physical activity habits after a medical procedure and diagnosis…

Deciding that you’re ready to start trying for a baby can be an exciting time. There can be feelings of eagerness, anticipation, and often some nerves. Here we provide some tips and tools to help you plan and prepare for pregnancy in a positive, proactive way. A step toward a healthy start If you’re planning…

Published with the permission of Jean Hailes for Women’s Health We talk with VCS Foundation Director of Education and Liaison, Dr Lara Roeske, about the renewed National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP) which switched from the Pap test to the Cervical Screening Test in December 2017. Self-test helping Australia to win the fight against cervical cancer…

All things considered, we’ve come a long way. We’re getting better at discussing what were once delicate topics. For example, many women now freely and openly discuss menopause, while 50 years ago it was still often referred to in hushed tones as ‘the change’. However, there is still some way to go in breaking down…

Persistent pelvic pain, sometimes called chronic pelvic pain, is a common condition that affects around 15% of teenage girls and women worldwide. However, it is believed that early intervention can help to reduce the symptoms of persistent pelvic pain. We talk to gynaecologist and specialist pain medicine physician Dr Susan Evans about how earlier identification…