Women’s Health Research Priorities

News - 6 October 2025

The Women’s Health Research Priorities (WHRP) project, from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, has launched the third round of their survey.
'Your insights can shape the future of health research. Which unanswered research questions are most important to you? Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists. QR code.

The Women’s Health Research Priorities Project is designed to identify the most critical gaps in women’s health knowledge and ensure future research aligns with real-world experiences.


This project would like to hear from a range of voices, including healthcare professionals, representatives of voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, and individuals who access obstetrics and gynaecology (O&G) care. 

By bringing these perspectives together, WHRP aims to set research priorities that will drive meaningful improvements in care and outcomes for women across the UK.


The first two phases of this project involved over 1,400 respondents and produced a range of research questions with over 4,400 questions and topics proposed. The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists have now narrowed this down with some analysis and further prioritisation surveys to under 200 questions falling under 14 women's health topics. 

Get involved

The third and final survey is now open, asking people to identify which unanswered research questions they believe are the most important. 

Please have your say and help shape the future of women's health research by completing the survey.
Take part in the survey
The survey is open until 10th October 2025. 

If you’d like to stay informed about the WHRP or have any questions about the next steps, please contact the team at whrp@rcog.org.uk 

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