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They are also promising to build on a network of endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics operating around the country, and will expand their services to include support for menopause.

The menopause meds included will be the first added to the PBS in two decades

This will be life changing for so many
This is huge. HUGE. Oral contraceptive pills to be added to PBS for first time in decades. Funding for IUDs, long lasting contraception, and menopause supports. This is one for the history books. Seriously, BIG.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
Labor pledges $573 million for women's health, including long-term contraceptives
The election pitch also includes new measures for women in menopause, including efforts to lift support and care provided by GPs.
www.abc.net.au
February 8, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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This is a significant announcement. Years of lobbying, media attention and angry women have led to this moment. May there be much more to come - www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Contraceptives and menopause treatments to be subsidised as federal government pledges $573m for women’s health
Birth control devices and HRT therapies to be listed on PBS alongside Medicare and bulk-billing changes, with Coalition immediately backing policy
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2025 at 5:32 AM