UK, Australia Boost Access to Women's Health Treatments

Charlotte Price, an 'endometriosis influencer,' shares her journey of raising awareness about the condition, as the UK and Australian governments work to improve access to women's health treatments. In Australia, the Albanese government has announced that starting May 1st, new medications for contraception, endometriosis, and IVF will be subsidized under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), promising significant savings for women. Over 100,000 women are expected to benefit from the reduced cost of the contraceptive pill 'Slinda,' and similar financial relief is anticipated for women using the new endometriosis treatment 'Ryeqo' and the IVF drug Pergoveris. These initiatives are part of a larger $573 million commitment to enhance women's reproductive health, addressing a longstanding need for government action in this area. Health Minister Mark Butler emphasized that these measures could save women and their families thousands of dollars over their lifetimes.