I suffered through the symptoms and misery of post menopause and menopause for about five years before I made the decision after my doctor's advice to begin hormone replacement therapy (HRT). However, I encountered a significant hurdle; sometimes it was impossible to get due to shortages and unavailability, forcing me to go months without it and ration what little I had to avoid facing symptoms like hot flushes and night sweats all over again.

This situation is not unique to me. Many women across Australia are facing the same struggles, dealing with the emotional and physical burden that comes with inconsistent access to HRT. Our reliance on overseas manufacturers and companies for supply results in a long wait and falls short of meeting demand. This lack of availability seriously affects our quality of life.

It's crucial for us to take action to ensure HRT is accessible to all who need it. By increasing local manufacturing, we can eliminate these shortages and ensure a steady and reliable supply. Australia has the capability to produce HRT on its own, which would bring immense relief to many women. We ask the Australian government to prioritize this issue and allocate resources to establish local production of HRT medication, ensuring it's affordable and available to everyone who needs it.

Please, support this petition to help make HRT medication consistently accessible to all residents of Australia, ending the distress caused by its scarcity. Sign this petition and help initiate much-needed change.