Females in Australia can expect to live 13.9 per cent (10.4 years) longer than the worldwide average and life expectancy at birth was 85.3 years for females in 2018-20.
But when it comes to women’s health, there is still so much room for discussion and raising awareness is a must.
For example, it took 160 years for endometriosis to be understood, diagnosed and treated.
This disorder is very common as more than 10,000 cases are diagnosed each year in Australia.
Endometriosis is a progressive condition which, without medical attention, can have a severe impact on a woman’s professional, familial and sexual life.
That is what Women’s Health Week is about — starting a conversation with your family members, friends and colleagues in order to put a name on disorders and conditions, or just even to check in on them and yourself.
Women’s Health Week is about you, and about helping you make the best decisions when it comes to your mental, physical and emotional health.
This week is also about connection — Women’s Health Week is about reminding you that you don’t have to face health issues alone.
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