Women's health
Why iron deficiency is ‘notoriously underdiagnosed’ in women
Fatigue, low mood and even muscle weakness are widely considered to be a part of being a woman. But low iron levels can cause all these symptoms and more – and it is easily treated.
- Paula Goodyer
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- Investigation
- Medical misogyny
Ella was locked in a psych ward at 19 weeks pregnant, but doctors had misdiagnosed her
The pregnant mother of two just wanted some relief for severe nausea. She was in disbelief when she was later admitted to a mental health unit.
- Kate Aubusson
- Investigation
- Medical misogyny
A woman thought she had a stalker. Authorities sent her to a psych ward
This masthead has uncovered a series of disturbing cases where women say they have been disbelieved, misdiagnosed, and wrongly admitted to mental health wards. Others have been told their pain is “all in their head”.
- Aisha Dow and Kate Aubusson
- Investigation
- Medical misogyny
The $8.5 billion health pledge doctors say will disadvantage women
Longer consults already attract a smaller rate of funding per minute than shorter consults. The gap is set to widen despite additional funding.
- Aisha Dow and Kate Aubusson
- Investigation
- Medical misogyny
‘Never taken seriously’: Jenny says doctors dismissed her concerns for years. Now she’s dying
More than 1800 women told us their stories of medical misogyny. Today we begin sharing those stories and building the case for change.
- Kate Aubusson, Aisha Dow and Emily Kaine
- Analysis
- Australia votes
Dutton’s pitch to protect women and girls will strike a chord. Is it the right one?
Female voters drifted away from the Coalition after its work-from-home misstep. Now the opposition needs to offer women a way back.
- Natassia Chrysanthos
Victorian IVF clinics might be underreporting dangerous incidents, report finds
Only one in five cases of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) – one of the most dangerous complications from IVF – were reported properly, according to a 2022 report.
- Grant McArthur
Found yourself caught short of sanitary products? Free vending machine for tampons dispense 20,000 packs
Victoria has distributed more than 20,000 free packs of sanitary products in the first stage of its trial to provide free pads and tampons in public places.
- Broede Carmody
‘Wild West of regulation’: Monash IVF may escape penalty for wrong baby bungle
Two families may face years of emotional and legal turmoil after an IVF bungle led to a woman giving birth to a stranger’s baby.
- Grant McArthur
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- Good Weekend
I saw two tiny feet – perfect, but far too small. Then I had to tell the mother
A pregnant midwife on night shift confronts her own worst fears during an emergency delivery of an extremely premature baby.
- Oceane Campbell
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