The one consolation? Things might be changing. Last year, the government announced its long-awaited women’s health strategy, which aimed to address the “deep-seated, systemic” issues that stop women from receiving the same care as men – and while the changes will be introduced over a period of 10 years, it’s a good starting point.

However, with women’s health conditions like endometriosis still often going undiagnosed – leaving thousands of women in unexplained pain – it’s safe to say these changes cannot come soon enough.

For too long, women have struggled to access the healthcare and compassion they deserve – and it’s about time something is done to address this long-standing issue. To check out what Nurofen is doing to address the gender pain gap, you can visit its website.

Women’s health: the gender pain gap is real – so why is nothing being done about it?