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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

Menstrual visibility at work

Researchers at University College London are seeking women aged 25–44 to take part in a short online survey exploring how menstrual symptoms - including PCOS, PMDD and PMS (no formal diagnosis needed) - shape workplace experiences. The study aims to better understand symptom management, career experiences, and support at work.

Improving the PMDD landscape

Researchers at King's College London are inviting individuals with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) to take part in an online research interview lasting approximately 1-hour, to share how you think PMDD can be better addressed and how people with PMDD can be better supported. Your insights can help to shape research, policy, and practice to improve care and support for people living with PMDD.

  • Email Tianne Haggar to find out more Tianne.haggar@kcl.ac.uk
  • Closing date: 31 March 2026, or when recruitment targets reacher
  • Compensation available? Yes

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.

'Bloody Work': Understanding Menstrual Disorders at Work

Researchers at Cardiff University are exploring how people manage menstrual disorders (such as endometriosis, PCOS, fibroids, or heavy periods) in the workplace. They are looking for individuals over 18 years old and experiencing menstrual disorder(s) at work to participate in an online questionnaire and/or sign up to take part in focus group discussions (some in-person, some online with travel costs covered and compensation for time).

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 silvia@moodwear.co.uk 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.

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 gynaecancer@lancaster.ac.uk 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

Improving pelvic health information access

Researchers at Oxford Brookes University are inviting women (aged 16 - 45) to take part in a short study evaluating a co-developed pelvic floor health information website. Participants will have six weeks’ access to the website (to use at their convenience) and complete a brief feedback survey to help improve support for women’s pelvic health.

Menopause

Are you navigating the challenges of menopause while managing a chronic illness?

Researchers at Aston University are seeking a small number of female volunteers for a study examining the link between menopause and chronic illnesses. This research will identify potentially overlooked menopausal symptoms, explore their co-occurrence, and investigate how they shape women's perceptions of illness, symptom management, and health-seeking behaviours through a 45-60 minute interview.

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

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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