Women’s health issues gain visibility in Australia and the United States

In Australia, Senator Jacqui Lambie has brought attention to women’s health issues after disclosing she underwent surgery for a vaginal prolapse, a condition she linked to injuries sustained during her military service. The disclosure follows a period of increased political focus on women’s health in the country, including a Victorian inquiry into women’s pain and the establishment of a Senate select committee on women’s health chaired by Marielle Smith.

In the United States, BAPS Charities hosted a Women’s Health Awareness Lecture in Chantilly, Virginia. Led by Dr. Sangeeta Sinha, the session focused on hormonal health, specifically addressing the physical and emotional changes associated with perimenopause and menopause, such as impacts on sleep, mood, and bone health.