Women's Health Event to Foster Open Dialogue
Three specialists in women's health are organizing an event aimed at creating a space for candid discussions. Donna Loose, Kate Pleace, and Victoria Howell will host Women's Health - The Full Picture at Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club in Suffolk on 18 July.
Donna Loose, 50, based in North Walsham, Norfolk, described the free event as featuring guest speakers covering a variety of subjects, including fertility and neurodiversity.
"The main thing for all three of us is we're very passionate about making sure that we cover subjects that maybe aren't necessarily talked about enough, that are a bit taboo," Loose explained.
"[We want to] try and open up those safe conversations, trying to get those communications started, getting women thinking about what the future looks like or what they're currently dealing with."
Loose, who has been involved in women's healthcare for 25 years, noted that the group had previously held similar events in Norwich which were well received, motivating them to expand their reach.
Additional topics planned for discussion include bladder health, pelvic floor health, premature ovarian insufficiency, among others.
The event will also feature a women's health 101 panel, with stallholders and attendees having access to free resources.
Ensuring Reliable Support and Resources
Loose expressed her belief that women's health is gaining more serious attention, but emphasized the importance of women receiving support and assistance from credible sources.
"We have to be very mindful that social media is very positive, but there can be quite negative things as well," she continued.
"Women can get down rabbit holes. They can come away sometimes a little bit more overwhelmed and confused.
"So our aim is to try and make sure that women are able to be really focused on where they can get the best resources to support themselves and have those ongoing conversations.
"All the women that come and listen to us become our champions because they then go away and talk to another woman... there's definitely a need for it, it's just making sure women get it from the right source."
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