08/06/2026
1 in 9 Australian women may be living with lipoedema and have no idea it exists.
That’s likely someone in your family, your friendship group, your workplace… maybe even you.
Lipoedema is a chronic condition that causes an abnormal build-up of fat, typically in the hips, thighs, legs, and sometimes arms. It’s often painful, can feel heavy or tender, and it doesn’t respond to diet and exercise in the same way typical fat does. It’s also commonly influenced by hormonal changes like puberty, pregnancy, and menopause.
Yet most women spend years being told to “try harder” before they ever receive a name for what they’re experiencing.
If this is the first time you’re hearing about it, or something here feels familiar, it might be something worth paying attention to.
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