Paving the way for the HPV vaccine
Our research helped to discover the link between HPV and cervical cancer. This breakthrough led to the first preventative school-wide vaccination programme and a reduction in cervical cancer cases.
Impact
We want a future where every single woman has access to high-quality and accurate healthcare and information.
Women’s health remains chronically underfunded and neglected with issues like heavy menstrual bleeding, endometriosis, infertility, miscarriage and menopause having a devastating physical and emotional impact on millions of people.
But thanks to your support, we are working to transform the health and wellbeing of women, girls and babies.
We are committed to advancing ground-breaking research, providing expert information and campaigning for better treatment, care and support.
Here are some examples of how our work is making a difference every day.
Research innovation
Saving babies' lives
Our research in the 1970s found the importance of taking folic acid during pregnancy and established the vital role of ultrasound in pregnancy, saving the lives of thousands of babies.
Endometriosis breakthrough
In 2019, we funded research that discovered a potential non-surgical, non-hormonal treatment for endometriosis which affects 1.5 million women in the UK alone.
Treating gynaecological cancers
We’ve pioneered using high, targeted doses of radiation to treat patients with gynaecological cancers that were previously thought to be untreatable.
Identifying risk of osteoporosis
In the 1980s, we funded the early work into a new method for identifying women at risk of osteoporosis which went on to be routinely used in HRT clinics.
Covid-19 and women's health
We funded research at the University of Oxford which showed the safety and effectiveness of the Covid-19 vaccine for pregnant women and their babies.
Campaign success and education
Let's #ChatMenopause
Our Let's #ChatMenopause Campaign reached millions of people through national press and social media, helping to normalise conversations and tackle the stigma around the menopause.
Let’s Talk Periods
Our webinar series is raising awareness and sharing information on gynaecological health conditions that affect millions of women, featuring top experts and people with lived experience.
Menopause Workplace Pledge
Over 2,000 employers signed our Menopause Workplace Pledge. This has made a positive impact on millions of women who work at these organisations.
Make a donation
Your donation will help us to:
- invest in ground-breaking research to find the next breakthrough in women's health
- give women and their families vital health information
- campaign to change the future for women, girls and babies.
Please give generously. Thank you.