Wellbeing of Women

The women's health charity saving and changing the lives of women, girls and babies, through research, advocacy and education.

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Following recent coverage surrounding X’s AI tool Grok, we’ve made the decision to leave the platform.

We will always champion the safety of women and advocate for measures that protect them both on and offline. For this reason, we can’t remain on a platform that creates, publishes or promotes harmful material.

We want our information to remain as accessible as possible. While we won’t be posting on X, our profile will be left as it is for anyone who needs it, but please note that we won’t be monitoring any comments or messages.

If you need us, please reach out through Instagram, Facebook, TikTok or LinkedIn.

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Make women’s health a part of your legacy by leaving a gift in your will.

Wellbeing of Women’s research has already contributed to treatments that are saving the lives of countless women and babies, but there's still so much work to do.

By writing your will and including a charitable gift, you’ll be supporting research, education and advocacy for women, girls and babies.

That’s why we’ve partnered with expert estate planners, @octopuslegacy , to offer you the chance to write or update your will for free.

Get started today: https://t.co/27DQD0PapR

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Last week, Wellbeing of Women took women’s health research to Westminster for the Association of Medical Research Charities Showcase!

With only 2.4% of public and charity-funded research invested in reproductive health and childbirth in the UK, the need for progress has never been clearer. Over the past 60 years, we've stepped in to help fill this gap, investing more than £75 million to drive breakthroughs that improve, and save, women’s lives.

At the Showcase, parliamentarians got hands-on with our research through interactive demos, brought to life by two of our remarkable researchers - Dr Nicola Tempest and Dr Marianne Watters, whose vital research into menstrual fluid could help diagnose conditions like fibroids and adenomyosis.

We were also delighted to engage with so many including Dr Zubir Ahmed MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health Innovation and Safety, Emily Darlington MP, and Nicola Perrin MBE, CEO of AMRC, all of whom took time to learn about our work and champion the importance of women’s health.

A huge thank you to all who visited our stand and to everyone advancing innovation across the sector. From our bold props, to our bright colours, and even some crocheted uteruses, it was a joy to see women’s health so powerfully represented.

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Are you a Scotland-based researcher with a proposal for a project related to women’s health?
Co-funded by Wellbeing of Women and the Scottish Government, these new grants will award up to £350,000 to support research into:

• Menstrual and gynaecological health
• Menopause
• Pelvic floor health
• Healthy ageing and long-term conditions

The deadline for applications is 22 April 2026 at 1pm. Head to our website for more information about how to apply: https://t.co/L1JmX7sWou

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Are you a communications and engagement professional, passionate about closing the health gap for women and people assigned female at birth from marginalised communities?

We’re looking for someone to join our team as Community Manager for our Health Collective!

Check out the full job description and apply today: https://t.co/yDtY50HZKw

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You've still got time to sign up for our upcoming webinar: 'Sport, exercise and women’s health. How to future-proof your body'.

Join us on Friday 23 January from 12:00 - 13:00 as Prof Dame Lesley Regan speaks to Dr Folusha Oluwajana - doctor and personal trainer, Elizabeth Davies - fitness coach and founder of This Woman Lifts, and Kelly Gordon - Executive Lead for NETBALLHer at England Netball.

Don't miss out - book your place today: https://t.co/YqMuaDzlRi

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For many women and girls, going for a night out while on their period is unimaginable thanks to pain, heavy bleeding and worries about leaking.

Let’s be clear - periods are NOT a dirty secret, and no one should have to avoid events and activities they enjoy out of discomfort or fear.

If your periods are affecting your daily life, know that you can get support using our Period Symptom Checker. Just answer a few short questions about your periods and find out if you should see a healthcare professional, plus get a personalised letter to take to your GP if you need it.

🔗 Start now: https://t.co/WFUEQn91RZ

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4 in 5 women say there have been times when they, or another woman, have not been listened to by healthcare professionals.

You deserve to be heard and involved in every decision concerning your care. That might mean asking questions, pushing back on options that don’t feel right, or even seeking a second opinion.

Advocating for yourself isn’t always easy but it is your right, and it can be life changing.

Head to our health information page to learn more about what to do if you're feeling dismissed by your healthcare professional: https://t.co/MFn6PuQQ9t

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From heart and bone strength to mental wellbeing, exercise can bring incredible long and short-term benefits.

We know that time pressures, body confidence, cultural factors, and gynaecological concerns such as heavy periods, prolapse and incontinence can prevent women and girls from starting or maintaining exercise. And it can be hard to know where to start.

Join us on Friday 23 January 2026, 12:00 - 13:00, for our free webinar: ‘Sport, exercise and women’s health. How to future-proof your body,’ where you can learn about topics such as:

• Tips to build strength at any age
• The relationship between exercise, hormones, menstrual health and cancer risk
• Solutions for common barriers
• How to find the sport that works for you

Professor Dame Lesley Regan will be chatting to Dr Folusha Oluwajana - a doctor and personal trainer on a mission to help you transform your body; Elizabeth Davies - fitness coach and founder of This Woman Lifts, and Kelly Gordon - Executive Lead for NETBALLHer at England Netball and a leading voice in breaking down barriers to female participation in sport.

📅 Register today: https://t.co/QKkVWowBn4

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🩸 Puberty Playbook is here!

Not sure how to talk to your family or healthcare professional about puberty? Confused about which period products to use?

We’ve got you covered! Complete our Hormonall puberty module and get your free Puberty Playbook - packed with clear answers, helpful tips, and confidence to navigate changes.

To learn more about the changes girls go through during puberty, take our free Hormonall puberty module. You can take it yourself, or with a young person wanting to learn more about puberty: https://t.co/7qRlNcu9GS

*Hormonall is a partnership between Vichy and Wellbeing of Women.

#PeriodTalk #KnowYourBody #WomensHealth
#MenstrualHealth #PeriodEducation

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💡 Did you know? Half of women say their period symptoms have been dismissed.

This can lead to delays in diagnosis and treatment. Together, we can change that!

Everyone deserves to have their symptoms acknowledged and properly addressed.

Don't ignore your symptoms - answer a few quick questions and get personalised guidance, including a letter explaining your symptoms to give to your GP.

Find support with our Period Symptom Checker: https://t.co/uplnu1zqiz

#PeriodHealth #WomenHealth #PeriodAwareness

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Happy New Year to our incredible supporters! 🎉

As we go into 2026, we look forward to another year of making a difference by continuing to save and change the lives of women, girls, and babies. 💜

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Large clots, heavy flow and severe pain aren’t normal, and they’re NOT “just a period”.

If you’re experiencing heavy or painful periods, check your symptoms with our Period Symptom Checker: https://t.co/X1nT0oCfq7

#MenstrualHealth #WomensHealth #PeriodSymptoms #HeavyPeriods

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💜 We could not be more proud of our challenge event and community fundraisers.

Together, you’ve raised £125,000 in 2025 - an incredible achievement that will help fund vital research, education and advocacy, taking us a huge step closer to a world where women are not limited by their gynaecological and reproductive health.

A reminder that big change starts with small ideas every fundraiser, every donation to make a huge impact and help drive real change.

Every single one of us has a woman in our life or is a woman ourselves which means this work touches us all. By choosing to fundraise for Wellbeing of Women, you’re not only raising money you’re helping to break taboos, start conversations and shine a light on women’s health where it’s been ignored for far too long.

Thank you for your passion, commitment and belief in change. We couldn’t do this without you.

✨ If you’d like to be part of the Wellbeing of Women team and help make 2026 even more impactful, head to our Fundraise for Us page to choose how you’d like to get involved we can’t wait to welcome you: https://t.co/cDftq3C0Im

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Trying to feel merry, but your period has other plans?

Large clots, heavy bleeding, or intense pain aren’t normal - and they’re NOT “just a period”.

Check your symptoms now with our Period Symptom Checker: https://t.co/dFA2Pwr90i

#MenstrualHealth #WomensHealth #PeriodSymptoms #HeavyPeriods

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Our social media team will be away from Tuesday 23 December 2025, returning on Monday 5 January 2026. We won’t be able to respond on socials or reply to any emails received during this time, but we’ll get back to you as soon as possible after the Christmas break.

Have a wonderful Christmas! 🎄

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“During a kick-boxing workout, I suddenly felt light-headed and “saw stars”. I staggered to get some water and knew immediately something was very wrong. In A&E they placed me on a stretcher because I was so weak and my legs were elevated for better circulation; my haemoglobin level had plummeted to 47 – nearly four times lower than what’s considered normal for women (around 115). After receiving four units of blood and two iron infusions during a prolonged hospital stay, I started feeling sensations I hadn’t felt in decades. I no longer felt exhausted or cold, and I could walk without breathlessness.

I’d spent some time in A&E the year before, where after being given an iron infusion, a proper investigation was done, and it was discovered that I had fibroids – a major factor behind my heavy, painful periods and chronic iron deficiency. I waited months for a consultant appointment to discuss treatment options, during which time my condition deteriorated."

Thank you to Henrie for sharing her story about how gaps in treatment for fibroids meant she lived with the effects and without suitable treatment for years.

Read more about the impact of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in the landmark study published this month: https://t.co/CffmPtT5ys

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Women are often told that their pain is normal - that their experiences are just part of living.

But just because something is common, that doesn’t mean it should be seen as normal - this includes pain and discomfort.

If you have painful or heavy periods, know that you don’t have to go through them alone. Our Period Symptom Checker can help. Just answer a few short questions about your experiences to find out if you should seek help from a healthcare professional, plus get a personalised letter to take to your GP if you need it.

🔗 Try it today: https://t.co/vPjQ1NIsnL

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Large clots, heavy bleeding and intense pain may be common, but they’re not normal - and it’s never “just a period”.

If you need support for your period symptoms, check out this animation from Mission Science to find out how you can use our Period Symptom Checker to get tailored advice, including practical self-care tips and a letter to take to your GP if you need it.

Find out more about our Period Symptom Checker and take it today: https://t.co/u2yJLl1Okb

#MenstrualHealth #WomensHealth #PeriodSymptoms #HeavyPeriods #PeriodHealth