Over 26,000 people have signed a petition demanding secure access to estrogen medications, and on August 26, 2026, the initiators will meet with the Minister of Social Affairs, Jakob Forssmed, to discuss long-term solutions to the shortage of these medicines, which has affected many women undergoing treatment for menopausal symptoms. (translated)
The Social Democrats in the Stockholm Region promise to create a task force of experts to handle the acute shortage of estrogen medications, which forces Swedish women to travel to Finland to get medicine that is out of stock in Sweden. (translated)
Women's health must be taken seriously. The Social Democrats are running in the election with the goal of having one midwife per giving woman. (translated)
It is unreasonable for women in Sweden to have to hunt for medicine all over the country to get help with their menopause symptoms. When one is feeling unwell and needs treatment, the healthcare system must be there. Women should not encounter shortages, ignorance, or the feeling that their issues are not taken seriously. (translated)
The Liberals have presented a report with 16 reforms to improve women's healthcare in Västra Götaland, aiming to ensure that women receive faster diagnoses and appropriate treatment, and that the entire care chain takes women's symptoms seriously. (translated)
Dokumentären The Living Body: It's time to talk about Fascia utforskar hur många kvinnor, efter förlossning, normaliserar sina smärtsamma symptom, som i fallet med Sanna som led av bäckenbottenkramp, och ställer frågor kring hur dessa tillstånd behandlas i relation till kroppens fasciala system. #Fascia #Bäckenbottendysfunktion #KvinnorsHälsa
Östrogenmarschen i Almedalen den 24 juni 2026 syftar till att protestera mot bristen på östrogenläkemedel och kräva trygg tillgång till dessa mediciner för kvinnor, med fokus på att öka medvetenheten kring kvinnors hälsa och jämlik vård. #östrogenmarschen #kvinnorshälsa #östrogenläkemedel
