By Olivia Willis
Topic:Explainer
Health experts say tighter regulations around pregnancy supplements are needed as newer brands replace folic acid — a key nutrient shown to prevent birth defects — with a lesser-studied alternative.
The myths and truths of living with migraine
More than 1,000 people got in touch directly with the ABC to share their experiences with migraine and now the experts have weighed in.
Pelvic pain devastates lives amid vast research gaps
As the country attempts to close the gaps in pelvic pain research and treatment, Jaali Barton continues to search for help.
Vanuatu council U-turns on 'absurd' period ban
A Vanuatu provincial government says it will repeal parts of its new bylaw banning menstruating women from preparing and selling food at markets and roadside stalls after the decision sparked a public outcry.
Women's pain inquiry finds male-centred health system causing suffering
A Victorian inquiry has found a dismissive and disrespectful healthcare system centred around men is contributing to poorer outcomes for women and girls.
'It is a shock': New mum on navigating gestational diabetes as diagnoses rise
One in five pregnant women are diagnosed with the condition, which experts say is linked to age, weight and a lack of exercise.
Colourism and bullying: The controversial world of island beauty pageants
Beauty pageants remain serious business in the Pacific, but contestants are thinking twice before entering due to online bullying and discrimination.
Two obstetrics directors resign and senior midwives on leave in SEQ hospital
Thousands of babies are born at the Toowoomba Base Hospital each year, but some women say they are scared to give birth there.
Ward crowding amplifies trauma for mothers whose babies 'gone too soon'
Women who have had traumatic birth experiences at Royal Darwin Hospital have gathered to share their stories and call for urgent action from the territory and federal governments.
Examining the Queensland government’s performance on elective surgery
Queensland's government declared victory on elective surgery wait times but thousands of patients are waiting longer than recommended — and specialists warn the fix is short-term at best.
The invisible opponent Katherine Smith played AFLW against for years
Endometriosis remains a silent struggle for many women and elite athletes alike. GWS Giants leader Katherine Smith spent years playing through the pain.
Why Chinese Australian women should get checked for breast cancer earlier
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month draws to a close, support groups urge Chinese women to get screened for breast cancer, as doctors highlight how the disease impacts this cohort differently.
Postnatal mental health units still out of reach for many mothers
After battling suicidal thoughts as a new mother, Monique Aulich now supports others going through the same pain.
This contraceptive is going on the PBS. Here's how that may impact you
Including the NuvaRing on the PBS will slash the cost of contraception for tens of thousands of Australians by around two-thirds.
Topic:Explainer
Riding On
Champion horsewoman beating the health odds with the help of her horses.
Support groups helping connect women diagnosed with ADHD later in life
Jessie Carrie could not find the support she needed after being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, so she started groups to help others.
Could a new bike seat prevent saddle pain? These innovators think so
"Saddle soreness" is a common complaint among cyclists. These innovators are looking at creative ways to prevent it by redesigning the bike seat.
Women waiting months, considering interstate travel for birth control
IUDs can be inserted by GPs, gynaecologists and family planning doctors, but in Alice Springs there aren't enough local professionals trained to do so.
Breastfeeding can reduce breast cancer risk. Now researchers understand why
Australian researchers have uncovered how having children and breastfeeding reduces the long-term risk of an aggressive form of breast cancer more commonly seen in younger women.
Regional women facing lack of resources taking health into own hands
Faced with a lack of specialist women's health services, women in regional WA are researching their own conditions and volunteering to raise awareness.
Why some women are 'doubly isolated' by the loss of a baby
Pregnancy loss is a lottery determined by location, according to a report that has sparked calls for the federal government to improve care for women who experience miscarriage in regional and rural communities.