'This short inquiry will look at women’s reproductive health and the challenges that women face when they are being diagnosed and treated for these conditions. The inquiry will consider any disparities that exist in the diagnosis and treatment, and the impact of women’s experiences on their health and lives.
Women’s reproductive health
The Committee invites written evidence on the following questions:
- What constitutes healthy periods and reproductive health;
- What are women’s experiences of being diagnosed with, undergoing procedures and being treated for gynaecological or urogynaecological conditions;
- What disparities exist in the treatment and diagnosis of gynaecological or urogynaecological conditions;
- What barriers exist in the treatment and diagnosis of gynaecological or urogynaecological conditions.
The Committee is interested in reproductive health, gynecological and urogynaecological conditions which include, but are not limited to: heavy menstrual bleeding, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), urinary incontinence and vaginal prolapse.
The Committee welcomes submissions by 5.00pm on 1 September 2023.'