Can Stress Make Lipoedema Symptoms Feel Worse?
Many women living with lipoedema notice that their symptoms feel worse during stressful periods. Their arms or legs may feel heavier, more tender or swollen, while pain and fatigue become harder to manage. Research has not shown that stress directly causes lipoedema to progress. However, broader research into stress, inflammation and pain provides several possible […]
Cellulite vs Lipoedema: Understanding the Difference
Cellulite and lipoedema can both affect the appearance and texture of the skin, particularly around the thighs, hips and legs. Because they can look similar, women living with undiagnosed lipoedema sometimes assume the changes they are noticing are simply cellulite. However, the two are not the same. Cellulite is a very common skin characteristic that […]
Lymphatic drainage is trending, but are people doing it correctly?
Lymphatic drainage has become one of the biggest wellness trends across TikTok, Instagram, beauty clinics and influencer-led self-care routines. You may have seen videos claiming it can “detox” the body, sculpt the face, reduce bloating or instantly drain fluid from the legs. But while lymphatic drainage is trending, there is also a lot of confusion […]
Why PCOS Has Been Renamed PMOS – And What It Means for Women’s Health
PCOS Is Now PMOS: What’s Changed? For decades, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has been one of the most common yet misunderstood women’s health conditions. Affecting an estimated 1 in 10 women, PCOS has long been associated with irregular periods, fertility challenges, weight changes, insulin resistance and hormonal symptoms. Now, international experts have officially recommended a new name: Polyendocrine […]
Dr Chris Lekich at ACP2026: Advancing Lipoedema Care
In April 2026, Dr Chris Lekich travelled to Melbourne to present at ACP2026. The annual conference of the Australasian College of Phlebology, bringing together vein and lymphatic specialists from across the Asia-Pacific region. Among his presentations, one stood out as particularly meaningful for anyone living with lipoedema. Lipoedema is not just a fat problem – […]
Why Phlebology-Led lipoedema Management Matters
Phlebology-led care brings a deep understanding of the venous and lymphatic systems. The same systems that lipoedema directly affects. This means your condition is assessed and managed with the full circulatory picture in mind, not just the appearance of your legs. If you’ve spent years being told your legs are just a weight problem — […]
What are my Lipoedema Treatment Options? Medical and Conservative Management Explained
If you’ve recently received a lipoedema diagnosis or suspect you may have the condition, one of the first questions you may ask is: what are the available options for lipoedema treatment? Lipoedema is a chronic condition involving an accumulation of abnormal fat cells, typically affecting the legs and sometimes the arms. It may cause pain, […]
Lipoedema Genetic Link: Understanding the Connection Between Mothers and Daughters
For many women, the path to understanding lipoedema begins with a moment of recognition — looking at a photograph of their mother, or watching their daughter’s body change in adolescence, and realising that what they are seeing is familiar. Lipoedema often runs in families. Understanding this genetic connection can bring clarity and compassion across generations, […]
Mast Cell Activation, Histamine and Lipoedema
If you live with lipoedema, you may have noticed that your body reacts in ways that feel hard to explain. Tenderness that doesn’t match what you can see. Sensitivity that flares for no obvious reason. Digestive discomfort. Skin that itches without warning. These experiences are real, and you are not alone in having them. In recent years, […]
What Happens During a Lipoedema Assessment? Signs, Staging and Diagnosis
If you’ve spent years being told your legs are just heavy, that you need to move more, or that it’s simply water retention — you’re not alone. So many women who come to us have been on a long and exhausting road before they finally get answers. Lipoedema is a chronic condition involving abnormal fat […]
Lipoedema Doctor Near Me: How to Find the Right Doctor for Assessment and Care
If you’ve been searching for a “lipoedema doctor near me”, you’re not alone. Many women begin by noticing changes in their legs or arms that don’t seem to respond to traditional weight management approaches. For some, these changes develop gradually over time. For others, they may appear more noticeably during periods of hormonal change. Because […]
Lipoedema Stages 1–4: Visual Guide and What Each Stage Means
Many women search for clear information about lipoedema stages, especially when trying to understand early symptoms or changes they have noticed in their legs, hips or arms. The term “lipoedema stages” is commonly used to describe how the condition can present over time. While every person’s body is different, the staging system offers a simple […]