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Wellbeing of Women is dedicated to advancing the landscape of women’s health.

Part of that mission is to put those with lived experience at the heart of research.

By connecting researchers with people who have first-hand experience of women’s health conditions, we are making sure that research answers the most vital and relevant questions for women, girls and babies. Because we know that we get it right for women, everyone benefits.

Please see below for a running list of opportunities to contribute directly to women’s health research. This page is updated monthly, so check back for future opportunities.

As a charity Wellbeing of Women is committed to ensuring that everyone is compensated fairly for their time and support paid opportunities for participation wherever possible.

If you are a researcher interested in sharing your study, please get in touch via our study support request form.

Pregnancy, birth and beyond

PREG-HEART: An online study of pregnancy and heart health

Researchers from the BHF-NIHR Maternal Cardiovascular Health Partnership want to understand how heart health affects women during and after pregnancy to improve care. They are inviting women living in the UK to take part in an online study if they meet one of the following criteria:

  • Currently pregnant and not diagnosed with a heart condition.
  • Diagnosed with a heart condition before, during, or up to 6 months after pregnancy.

Participants will be asked to create an account on the Heart Hive, sign an online consent form, and complete a short health survey.

Menstrual & gynaecological health

Understanding adenomyosis

Researchers at Leeds Beckett University are looking for participants with lived experience of adenomyosis to take part in an online interview study, undertaken by Leeds Beckett University in partnership with Oxford University and the University of Edinburgh. Participant criteria: aged 16 years and over; suspected or confirmed diagnosis of adenomyosis, comfortable doing an interview in English.

Understanding chronic vulval pain

Do you have lived experience of chronic vulval conditions or work in women’s health? Researchers at University of Stirling are exploring system-level barriers to vulval care. We are inviting people with lived experience, healthcare professionals, or policymakers to share their insights through short online interviews or optional focus groups, helping improve understanding, diagnosis and treatment of chronic vulval pain conditions, such as vulvodynia, lichen sclerosus and genitourinary syndrome of menopause.

Stress at work and hormonal health

Researchers at Teeside University are working with Mood Wear to explore how stress and hormonal changes affect women’s wellbeing and performance at work using a non-invasive wearable device. They are currently recruiting individuals with lived experience of hormonal health challenges and workplace stress to shape and co-design the research. Participant input will guide the design of app features, recruitment strategies, and interpretation of findings to ensure the study reflects real needs. Participants will advise on usability, privacy, and communication, making the solution practical and empowering for women.

  • Contact [email protected] for more information
  • Closing date: Ends when recruitment target reached
  • Compensation available? Yes

Reducing weight stigma in PCOS treatment

Researchers at the University of Worcester are exploring how weight stigma affects women’s self-perception and health management with polycystic ovarian syndrome. Participation involves one confidential online interview lasting approximately 45–60 minutes. Participant criteria: Women over the age of 18 years, clinically or self-diagnosed with PCOS, having experienced weight-related concerns or stigma and live in the UK.

Are you a parent/carer of a young person (11-18) who experiences period pain?

Researchers at the University of Bath are inviting parents and carers to participate in our study on period pain and school life. They're exploring how period pain affects young people’s school experiences - and how myths, stigma, and misunderstandings can impact confidence, participation, and wellbeing. In addition to young people and school staff members, they are now recruiting parents and carers to take part in a 45-minute interview with a researcher. Participants must live in the UK.

Gynaecological cancers

GRACE - Gynae Radiotherapy Consent

Researchers at University of Lancaster are looking for people to help shape their research developing new, clearer ways for consenting to radiotherapy for gynaecological cancer. Participants will take part in workshops of up to 20 people with different experiences to create interventions that meet patients' needs. Participants are expected to attend at least 3 workshops, actively co-designing new resources, policies and practices for decision-making and consent. They are looking for:

  • People who have previously been diagnosed with gynae cancer (with or without experiences of radiotherapy)
  • People who could potentially become a future gynae cancer patient
  • Carers who have supported someone with a gynae cancer diagnosis
  • Healthcare professionals involved in decision-making and consent processes for gynae-radiotherapy
  • Charities, support and advocacy organisations that support gynae cancer patients
  • You need to be 16 years or older to take part
  • Email an expression of interest to [email protected] or visit the Grace website
  • Closing date: Open
  • Compensation available? Yes

Community support for gynae cancers

Researchers at the University of Southampton are inviting people affected by gynaecological cancer to join a 6-week online shared reading group (1 hour/week). The study explores whether reading and reflecting on stories together can offer a supportive, accessible way to enhance wellbeing alongside existing care. Women and gender-diverse people aged 18 years or older, from any race/nationality, with gynaecological cancer (e.g., cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, vulvar, or fallopian tube) as primary diagnosis, either in active treatment or remission/cancer-free.

  • Email Sonia Tomescu for the participant information sheet and further information.
  • Recruitment closes when reached
  • Compensation available? Yes
Fertility, contraception & abortion care

Reproductive uncertainty

Researchers at Keele University are investigating times of reproductive 'limbo’ for women – times between receiving a diagnosis with potential fertility implications. They are looking for women aged 18-44, assigned female at birth and diagnosed with a women’s health condition within the last 5 years that may possibly impact reproductive health. Participants will not be currently engaging in any specialist fertility mental health support and will not have had any biological children following the diagnosis.

Pelvic floor health

Preventative pelvic floor therapy?

Researchers at the University of Northampton are looking for physically active women aged 18–44 who have never been pregnant or given birth to take part in a short online survey about pelvic floor muscle training. The aim is to better understand awareness and perceptions of pelvic health to help improve future women’s health education and prevention strategies.

Menopause

Do you have experience of "brain fog" during menopause?

Researchers at Goldsmiths, University of London, are looking for people to participate in a study about cognitive symptoms of menopause. Taking part would involve a 1-hour online interview about your lived experience of "brain fog" or cognitive symptoms during menopause. Participants must be able to provide informed consent, take part in an online video call interview and be proficient in the English language. People who experienced surgical menopause, or who are currently pregnant or breastfeeding, are excluded from taking part in this study. People who have a current or past diagnosis of dementia, mild cognitive impairment or other neurological condition are also excluded.

Menopause Marketplace: Buying Relief?

Researchers at the University of Oxford are seeking to learn what products women are buying and using for menopause support, and which are helping. Their research has been co-designed with a public and patient involvement group, ensuring the research reflects the experience and needs of those affected. The survey is open to peri- and postmenopausal women based in the UK who have considered buying a commercial product for the relief of (peri)menopause symptoms.

What is the importance of estrogens for memory across women's lives?

The Einstein Lab at the University of Toronto is conducting an online study on estrogens, memory, and sleep to understand the effects of estrogens and estrogen withdrawal on women's brain health. Participants must be: Between ages 30 to 60, fluent in English and one of the following: 1. carrier of the BRCA 1/2 mutation, with or without BSO; 2. Planning to have BSO in the next 12 months; 3. in natural menopause; 4. with regular periods in the last 12 months.

Healthy ageing & long-term conditions

Has endometriosis affected your experience with exercise or physical activity?

Researchers at St Mary University Twickenham are looking for women with endometriosis to take part in a study exploring exercise, its benefits, and challenges faced. Participation involves a short online survey (20–25 minutes), with an optional follow-up interview. Your input will help improve understanding and support for women living with endometriosis. Women aged 18 years or older with a clinical diagnosis of endometriosis, who are able to understand English and willing to complete an online questionnaire. Participants may also optionally volunteer for a follow-up interview.

Caring for women with osteoarthritis

Researchers at Coventry University are seeking healthcare professionals and clinicians to take part in an online interview study exploring the use of assistive technologies for women with osteoarthritis. Participants will share professional insights to help improve access, equity, and care experiences for ethnic minority women.

  • Email Sindhu to find out more
  • Closing date: 30 May 2026
  • Compensation available? No

Is there a link between MSK health and the menopause?

Researchers at the University of Nottingham are conducting a short online survey to see how musculoskeletal health relates to menopausal status and other risk factors. Participants must be female and over 18 or male aged between 40 and 60.

Sexual health

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