Welcome to the Spring edition of Bridge Magazine, which is focused on women’s health. Evidence has shown being a woman is one of the biggest risk factors for experiencing incontinence
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Taking the first steps The Deloitte ‘Economic Cost of Incontinence in Australia’ report estimates that 4.8 million women experienced some level of urinary and/or faecal incontinence in 2023, with women
In this women’s health edition, we want to create a safe space for women to understand their own body and seek help should they need it. We talk to Libby
We talk to Sarah White, CEO of Jean Hailes Women’s Health, on all things menopause. Discussing menopause symptoms openly with your family, friends, and health care providers helps to remove
When Stefania Little was born in the 1990s in Western Australia, Hirschsprung’s Disease was mainly thought to affect males and people with Down Syndrome. She was the first female patient
Twelve years ago, Bronwyn Ford underwent major surgery, including inserting pelvic mesh and a hysterectomy, to help relieve symptoms of severe pelvic organ prolapse. She has since experienced several other
Welcome to the winter edition of the Bridge Magazine where we celebrate and acknowledge World Continence Week 2024, a global initiative intended to raise awareness of bladder and bowel control
Maria was born in Kenya and grew up in the Seychelles. Maria spent many years living with her grandparents in the Seychelles, separated from her parents while they stayed in
Running from June 17-23, World Continence Week (WCW) is an annual initiative devised and managed by the World Federation of Incontinence and Pelvic Problems (WFIPP), with the endorsement and support
The Continence Foundation of Australia’s National Continence Helpline (1800 33 00 66) is a free and confidential service staffed by Nurse Continence Specialists who can provide information, advice and support