Journal
Femma brings together a team of experts that create educational and actionable content for our members. In a multidisciplinary approach, this content creates the foundations of understanding your body, symptoms and conditions before you embark on your health journey.
What is the pelvic floor and why do I need to know about it?
Get to know the pelvic floor, and why pelvic floor health is important, with Dr Emma Rees and women’s health physiotherapist Erin Reardon.
What to expect when getting the pill online
It’s now easier than ever to get your contraceptive pill script renewed online, but what should you expect from this process?
What causes vaginal thrush?
Thrush is a common and sometimes recurrent vaginal condition. Here are common symptoms and treatments of thrush.
What is PMDD and do I have it?
Femma GP Dr Alison Palmer shares symptoms and treatments about Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.
The menopause symptom you might not of heard about
Dr Sophie Genoni discusses the Genito-Urinary symptoms and treatments amongst menopausal women.
So, is there a cure for PCOS?
Dr Emma Rees answers the most common PCOS related question; Is there a cure for PCOS?
Ovarian cancer, the demise of a Tudor Queen?
Femma founder, CEO and GP Dr Emma Rees discusses the history of ovarian cancer.
Supplements for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Femma pharmacist Sam discusses 3 supplements that may help PMDD related symptoms.
5 things I want you to see about my invisible pain
Femma pharmacist Sam and friend Belinda share what they want you to know about their chronic illness.
6 possible reasons for a late period
Femma GP Dr Sophie Genoni shares the 6 possible reasons your period might be late.
Debunking 6 common acne myths
Femma GP Dr Sophie Genoni debunks 6 common acne myths.
Everything you need to know about oestrogen and progesterone
Femma GP Dr Sophie Genoni shares everything you need to know about oestrogen and progesterone.
What is health anxiety and do I have it?
Femma GP Dr Sophie Genoni discusses common symptoms and treatments to health anxiety.
Why do I keep getting UTI’s? 6 tips to help women avoid getting a UTI.
Femma GP Dr Sophie Genoni shares 6 things you can do to avoid getting UTIs.
Do I have an STI? Common STI symptoms and treatments.
Femma GP Dr Alison Palmer talks about common STI’s including what to look for and how to treat.
Women as primary health decision makers
Dr Sophie Genoni discusses how to support yourself as a primary health decision maker for your family.
Considerations for your pre-conception check up and genetic screen
Femma GP Dr Sophie Genoni discusses everything you need to know before your preconception check up and genetic screening.
A Gut Feeling: The relationship between gut health and mood
Femma pharmacist Sam discusses the relationship between gut health and mood.
Menopause and osteoporosis
Femma pharmacist Sam discusses the role of nutrients in osteoperosis for menopausal women.
The evolution of menopausal hormone replacement therapy
Femma pharmacist Sam discusses the evolution of menopausal hormone replacement therapy.
Stress and the middle aged woman
Femma GP Dr Alison Palmer discusses the effect of stress on middle aged women
Mood and Contraceptives
Femma GP Dr Sophie Genoni discusses the effect of different contraceptives on mood.
Returning to work after children
New mother and Femma GP Dr Sophie Genoni discusses what considerations should be made for mothers returning to work.
Pain management tips from an endometriosis sufferer
Some tips and tricks on managing debilitating pelvic pain + severe period pain as a result of endometriosis.
How I was finally diagnosed with endometriosis
Like most, my endometriosis diagnosis took several years, a misdiagnosis and medical gaslighting before it was formalised.
5 Tips for Managing Endometriosis as an Athlete
As an athlete living with endometriosis, here is what helped me manage my condition whilst training and competing.
Supplements for Mood and Anxiety
Our pharmacist discusses the benefits of supplements within mood and anxiety treatment.
So, what is endometriosis?
Long regarded as a physiological condition, endometriosis is now being seen as the psychological burden that it really is.
Sleep Hygiene to Beat Fatigue
At some stage in our lives, we will often face sleeplessness or fatigue.
Mood and Anxiety
The link between psychological and physical wellbeing has long been recognised.
Hair Loss in Women
Alopecia (hair loss) in women is often thought to be relatively uncommon, but did you know 49% of women suffer with hair loss throughout their life?
Skin and Hormones
Throughout life, levels of hormones in your body change. In women, this is often due to changes in reproduction.
Types of Contraception
Contraceptives are designed to prevent pregnancy. They work by stopping the male sperm from reaching the female’s egg.
Menopause Symptoms and Issues
All women go through the menopause and a few will have no problems. In reality, most women will experience some kind of symptoms due to reduced oestrogen.
Menopause Management
Menopause management is best tailored to each individual. You may not want anything other than the confirmation that your symptoms are menopause related.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is common. It affects 8-13% of Australian women of reproductive age.
Period Issues
Regular menstrual periods in the years between puberty and menopause are usually a sign that your body is working normally.
Periods Guidance
Periods are a normal part of growing up for girls. The body starts to go through a number of changes including breast development, pubic hair growth and periods between the age of 8 and 15.
Heavy periods (Menorrhagia)
Periods with abnormally heavy or prolonged bleeding.
Period Pain (Dysmenorrhoea)
Many women experience an ache in the lower abdomen, back and tops of their legs, especially in the first few days of their period.
Periods which stop (Amenorrhoea) or are irregular (Oligomenorrhoea)
These are conditions which are due to problems with the building blocks of our cells and can be inherited through our families
