Hysterectomy: the word that fails women suffering heavy periods

10/05/2025 4 min
Hysterectomy: the word that fails women suffering heavy periods

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Episode Synopsis

Heavy menstrual bleeding affects a quarter of women, but is often excluded from discussions around women's health.While the government's $793 million women's health investment has been celebrated, there are concerns around a lack of specific reference to this condition.This comes amid calls for a change in terminology to challenge taboos.

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