Author Not So Secret Womens Business

09/09/2024

Lets all start a conversation with your networks on IGAD.

06/09/2024

I love it when professional people like Prof. Ruth Stewart sees the big picture of Gynaecological Health awareness. I wish to share her latest post. Thank you Ruth from the bottom of my V.

"I am delighted to promote International Gynaecological Awareness Day (IGAD). I am trained as a Rural Generalist with Advanced Skills in Obstetrics and have spent a lot of my working life talking with women about their bodies including their gynaecological anatomy.

There is a long and sad history of women feeling shame about their bodies. This is crazy. We should celebrate our bodies which can create and nurture, give us pleasure and perform complex functions. The embarrassment and confusion we feel about the female ge****ls has serious consequences for our health. I could go on and on about this, but I will start with the need for us to be able to talk about our own anatomy. We should have words to describe our gynaecological anatomy. We should know what is normal for us and that if we think something is wrong to seek help from health care professionals.

Because of social media rules I can't use gynaecological drawings or photos , so I have been a bit creative here to illustrate what I am talking about. Have a look, share wherever you wish and please spread the word about IGAD.

A huge round of applause for Kath Mazzella OAM the v***a cancer survivor on a mission to stop the silence about gynaecological cancer. Have a look at her website: https://lnkd.in/gzscpfyc Think about hosting an event in your community. Kath offers lots of resources to help you.

02/09/2024

After undergoing a radical vulvectomy in 1994, I dedicated myself to raising awareness about hashtag ***ahealth, especially concerning hashtag ***acancer. In 2002, a poignant message from a woman at Womens Imaging USA highlighted the impact of v***a cancer on families, urging me to write an article for their journal. My journey reflects the ongoing need for greater acceptance of all v***a health issues. Progress is evident, yet there remains a significant gap in women's groups addressing this crucial topic on their health agendas. hashtag hashtag

25/08/2024

Great to see the v***a diagram in this latest surgical trials. The languaeg you may not understand however I have fought for the v***a to be included in GYN cancers brochures for 30 years. Wattch this space for v***a health to come to the forefront at last. VIVA LA V***A

17/07/2024

What women really need to know. Prolapse. Dare to be GYNae aware. Why not consider to support and open these conversations with your work colleagues, family and friends for the International Gynaecological Awareness Day September 10.. https://fb.watch/tmV65EXJ4V/

07/07/2024

I wish to share what drives me for an International Gynaecological Health Awareness Day IGAD September 10 2024 so you can gain an understanding of why we need such a day. As most know, I have a lived experience of V***a cancer 30 years ago. Back then I felt pretty much ostracised and isolated by many and it was a very male dominated area of womens health. I placed an advertisment in a womans magazine. The overwhelming responses compelled me to give voice to those women and find a new perspective with all things Gynaecology/V***a Health to rid of the shame and embarrassment to empower women. As you can imagine a huge task. In 2000 I formed a not for profit GAIN Inc. which I am now a separate identity and still a life member. I am recipient of 10 awards, however without action from these awards it seems superfluous. Whilst in GAIN RANZCOG Royal Australian New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology wrote an artcicle in 2001 for GAIN. Upon receiving the hard copy of the magazine I was totally amazed at the front cover picture from 1811. I felt a great need to push forward to give voice to women hence I appeal to you to support IGAD 2024. Some may not approve of my approach however without funding/acceptance to be heard at times this is the best I can do with little resources. I have witnessed many women suffering in silence - some even passing begging me to create changes. I can't do this on my own and I can't thank those enough who have seen the big picture and advantage of celebrating the day to create greater funding, research, education and support for women and families. Let's all join and and celebrate our magnificent bodies, and OUR cycle of life. x Kath Mazzella OAM

05/07/2024

I am sooo excited that Womens and Childrens Healthcare Australasia, King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women WA, RANZCOG Royal College Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SIMNI and many others coming on board to support the International Gynaecological Awareness Day September 10 2024. Please contact me if needing more information as to how YOU can create a fun and informative way in YOUR Community to help raise global funds, research, education and support for women and families. Do it for your mother, sister, daughter, next door neighbour or work collegues.

28/06/2024

Its happening, its happening. Lets all charge forward.

12/03/2022

Sisters on Steel: https://youtu.be/wDbdN3QNGZ0

http://kathmazzella.com Images and footage taken at the Sisters on Steele Ride for Gynaecological Awareness rally in 2017 in Perth, Western Australia.

12/03/2022

Kath Mazzella Zonta presentations https://youtu.be/fhqB4KXSuzE

encouraging women's organizations to create conversations of gynaecological awareness through Un**es for Better Understanding campaign

12/03/2022

Mazzella, Kath - Woman - The Encyclopedia of Women and Leadership in Twentieth-Century Australia (womenaustralia.info) http://www.womenaustralia.info/leaders/biogs/WLE0699b.htm

Mazzella, Kath - Woman - The Encyclopedia of Women and Leadership in Twentieth-Century Australia, Australian Women and Leadership is a biographical, bibliographical and archival database of Australian women leaders with links to related digital resources.

12/03/2022

GREAT GYNAE DEBATE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHYZwyV2Ivs

The Great Gynae Debate was held with www.gain.org.au which was a huge success. This debate is the sort of event that should be held all around the world to h...

12/03/2022

https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/news/life-changing-conversations?fbclid=IwAR3cf1c-UmXh-KR98h-hEI9qtBkA2WVqjS0Z4-XUJ91oMHS6kD5U57iuU5Y

Kath used the trauma of her own cancer diagnosis and treatment to speak up about a silent topic of women’s health for the benefit of others.

12/03/2022

Campaign International Gynaecological Awareness Day IGAD September 10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxmFj3sRQbY&feature=youtu.be

http://kathmazzella.com/igad Join us in celebrating women's bodies at the International Gynaecological Awareness Day. Host an event in your local area. Do...

12/03/2022

CWA Donnybrook https://youtu.be/cwxBxN749mI
Gynaecological Health Awareness

CWA Donnybrook women sharing the gynaecological message.

12/03/2022

SOROPTIMIST KL 2019 https://youtu.be/hMJGLrGGmwU Sharing my experience of v***a cancer.

Changemaker Womens/Gynaecological/Emotional Health Plenary speaker Soroptimist KL Conference presentation July 2019. Lobbying for an International Gynaecolog...

12/03/2022

https://youtu.be/G3ke7pOGdA4 IGAD Share what is your plans to celebrate International Gynaecological Awareness Day September 10 2022