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Women's Stories

Do you have a gynaecological condition or know someone that has? Have you ever felt that you needed more than just a diagnosis and the treatments? It is comforting to speak to others who have endured the same or similar to us.

These brave everyday women share their stories to help make us aware of how important it is to know about our bodies and gynaecological health. We hope these stories about their own journey gives you comfort, hope, and inspiration.

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Amy Fidler

"At 29 my regular 2 yearly papsmear detected stage 1 cervical cancer - 6 months on after having the tumour removed I am thankfully in the clear......"read more

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Elaine Embleton

My mother’s closest sister knew nothing about my mother’s cancer. They had never talked about it and I certainly could not talk to my Dad about it. So I stored the information away until----read more

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Kylie Flaherty

"I am 34 and have suffered with endometriosis from age 15 - but I have a beautiful 3 year old boy Jack..." read more

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Karen Hall

"My name is Karen, I have Cervical Cancer - But I will be okay.."read more

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Kath Mazzella

"I have had vulval cancer that led to my clitoris, labia and lymph glands being removed - it changed my life but I am a survivor...."read more

Catherine Aurubind

Catherine Aurubind

In August of 2004, following a routine vaginal hysterectomy, I was left with the most horrendous chronic pelvic pain. A pain so excruciating, sitting was not an option......read more

 



 

 

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