We're really looking forward to attending Cysters' much-needed 'Marginalised and Menopausal – Reclaiming #Menopause in Racialized Bodies' event on Saturday 18th October in Cardiff. Are you attending? Do come and say hello if so! More information and ticket link here: ftww.org.uk/event/cyster...

Adenomyosis can have a huge impact on pregnancy, yet remains underdiagnosed and misunderstood. FTWW member Lana shared her story with BBC Wales, and we added our voice to the conversation. Read the full article here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #Adenomyosis #WomensHealth #FTWW #BBCWales

#PolycysticOvarianSyndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month #PCOS affects 1 in 8 women and people AFAB in the UK - many go undiagnosed. FTWW is calling for better awareness, joined-up care, and investment in research to improve lives in Wales. Learn more and explore support: ftww.org.uk/health-issues/pcos

Has #IUD #PainRelief improved since 2021? FTWW Champion, Lucy, is gathering real-life experiences - if you’ve experienced this, please take the survey & share! 🔗 www.surveymonkey.com/r/HXPJ8DR Looking for info & support? Check out our website 🔗 ftww.org.uk/health-issue... #ReproductiveHealth

Applications for our Volunteer & Community Coordinator role have now closed. We received over 150 applications! So shortlisting is taking a little longer than expected, as we review every application thoroughly. We aim to reply to all applicants by the end of September - diolch for your patience!

We're delighted to share details of an upcoming #WomensHealth Symposium taking place at @bangoruniversity.bsky.social! If you would like to attend, please contact Dr. Sophie Harrison by emailing [email protected] to register your space. #HealthResearch #GenderHealthGap

🎙️ We spoke to BBC Radio #Wales about why menstrual leave matters for those with #endometriosis & #adenomyosis - and how existing legislation should already support it but often fails. FTWW backs the petition on this and urges MPs to act. Listen + info: ftww.org.uk/2025/08/22/t... #MenstrualHealth

Help shape the future of #PCOS research! We’re working with patients & experts to identify the top 10 priorities for #PCOSResearch in the UK. 🔗 Take the Survey: www.verity-pcos.org.uk/jlapcos.html 📣 Please help us get as many voices heard as possible and share this post #JLAPCOS

FTWW had an incredible July attending events focused on women’s health & wellbeing across Wales — from health boards and the Senedd, to the WOMB Festival 🌸 Catch the full recap here: ftww.org.uk/2025/07/29/j... #FTWW #WomensHealth #WalesEvents

In case you missed it... 🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨 Full details in the post and link - feel free to send on to anyone you know who might be interested! #Jobs #Wales

We at FTWW are so sorry to hear of the death of Hefin David. Our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and Senedd Colleagues.

Today is #SevereMEDay, where we remember those we have died from severe ME and to advocate for better understanding, research, and support for those living with this debilitating condition. Our thoughts are with them, and their loved ones left behind.

📣 Please spread the word! Volunteer & Community Coordinator: 🏡 Home-based (Wales) 🕒 Full-time or part-time/job share 💷 £30,000 + £312/year WFH payment 📅 Funded to 31 Mar 2027 (possible extension) 💜 Passionate about community? Apply now! ftww.org.uk/job/voluntee... #Hiring #WalesJobs #Cymru #Jobs

🗣️ Have your say! #RCGPCymruWales wants to hear from you about your experiences accessing your GP. 💬 Share your views and help shape future services. 👥 You can also express interest in joining the RCGP #Cymru #Wales Patient Forum! 📋 Take the survey here: forms.office.com/e/EdvU50bgkC #PrimaryCare

💪 #DisabilityPrideMonth isn’t just a celebration, it’s a protest! Like so many of the health issues we campaign on, advocacy is needed all year round. 👉 Read our latest blog to find out how we’re fighting for better health and rights for all: ftww.org.uk/2025/07/29/d... #WomensHealth #Disability

Our monthly newsletter is out tomorrow! We'll be sharing updates on what we've been up to this month, media coverage, exciting #WomensHealth research updates and opportunities, and more! Read last month's edition (+ previous issues) and subscribe here: mailchi.mp/d0c8ff56c9aa...

We have another opportunity to help shape research on decision making about stopping #HRT, by completing this very short survey: cardiffunipsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Please feel free to share with anyone you know who may be interested. Diolch! #Menopause

July is #FibroidsAwarenessMonth - Meet Carina, our FTWW Fibroids Champion! Find resources and information here: ftww.org.uk/health-issue...

The first of our drop-in stakeholder sessions to discuss the Women’s Health Hubs project within Betsi Cadwaladr took place today, but don't worry if you missed out! Three more sessions are due to take place - find out more on our website: ftww.org.uk/2025/07/16/b... #WomensHealth

We're delighted to be attending the WOMB cic Summer Festival on Saturday 26th July! Find out more here: ftww.org.uk/event/womb-s...

#WelfareBill Concessions – FTWW Statement - Please Share! As a member org. of @disabilitywales.bsky.social, FTWW supports their statement. You can find our full statement on our website - as well as a link to a template letter to MPs from @dpac-cymru.bsky.social - here: ftww.org.uk/2025/06/27/w...

Many in the FTWW community have been part of the @epev.bsky.social programme in the past and speak very highly of it. If you want to get more involved in public and political life in Wales but you're unsure of where to start, Equal Power Equal Voice is for you! Find out more and apply: epev.cymru

The ESTEEM study team is conducting a project to develop a measure of the costs related to having menopausal symptoms for use in the ESTEEM trial, which is looking at the use of testosterone when added to hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Find out more here: ftww.org.uk/2025/06/19/e...

10 days since @everywomanfestival.bsky.social! We were thrilled to be invited to take to the main stage at this year’s festival. Dee was part of the Empowering Women’s Health: Research, Policy & Change panel, and our fantastic volunteers did an impeccable job of running our information stand ❤️

The @everywomanfestival.bsky.social is tomorrow! You can find us in the main house all day, and on the 'Empowering Women’s Health: Research, Policy & Change' Panel in the Main Tent at 2pm. We hope to see you there! More information and tickets here: www.everywomanfest.com

Let's celebrate a huge win for our #PreMenstrualDysphoricDisorder Champions this #VolunteersWeek! Congratulations, @becci-smart.bsky.social & Laura - #PMDD and #PME are now included on the NHS 111 #Wales Website: 111.wales.nhs.uk/encyclopaedi... Diolch o galon, Becci, Laura, & NHS 111 Wales team!

It's #VolunteersWeek! Here's a thank you card for all of our volunteers, featuring just some of our Volunteer Champions! We are so lucky to have nearly 100 volunteers who bring so much to FTWW. Without them we wouldn’t be able to do what we do - especially as such a tiny staff team! Diolch o galon!

Happy #PrideMonth! Many in our community are also part of the LGBTQIA+ community - you are safe with us ❤️ If you need support with your healthcare journey, please do feel free to join our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/ftww.... 🌈

Today is Menstrual Hygeine Day - or as we prefer to call it, Menstrual Health Day! Stigma around periods and their impact persists, which can make it very difficult to understand what’s 'normal' and when we need to seek support or medical advice. #MHDay #PeriodFriendlyWorld

Today is #InternationalDayOfActionForWomensHealth, and with the #Senedd elections taking place in under a year, we chose this very special day for female health to launch our Manifesto for the 2026-2030 Senedd term, as well as officially launch our new website!

Diolch o galon @becci-smart.bsky.social and fellow FTWW PMDD Champion, Laura Teare-Jones, for their incredible work on ensuring #PMDD and #PME information is available to all in Wales via the NHS Wales 111 website! Da iawn ❤️

Diolch @stevewitherdenmp.bsky.social and @disabilitywales.bsky.social for inviting us today. We hope that more Welsh MPs will heed the dire warnings from our fellow DPOs + Bevan Foundation and @jrf-uk.bsky.social on the impact these cuts will have on Welsh people, public services, and the economy.

Mental Health Awareness Week - #ThisIsMyCommunity Did you know that FTWW has an online community group? We offer a safe space for women and people assigned female at birth to share experiences, seek advice, and offer support to others. But we differ from many other support groups...

This ME Awareness Week we are proud to support @wamesmecfs.bsky.social and @ftww.bsky.social with their ME Voices Wales Project, including free online engagement events: Tuesday 13th May – 11am-12.30pm, and Friday 16th May 6pm-7.30pm.

Yn ystod yr Wythnos Ymwybyddiaeth ME hon, rydym yn falch o gefnogi @wamesmecfs.bsky.social a @ftww.bsky.social gyda’u prosiect Lleisiau ME Cymru, yn cynnwys digwyddiadau ymgysylltu am ddim ar-lein: Dydd Mawrth 13 Mai - 11am – 12.30pm a dydd Gwener 16 Mai 6pm-7.30pm.

May is #MEAwarenessMonth! We've joined forces with @wamesmecfs.bsky.social for ME Voices Wales. If you have ME, or are the carer, family member, or friend of someone who is living with ME, we invite you to have your voices heard! Find out more and book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/me-voices-...

Our Commitment to Trans, Non-Binary, and Intersex People / Ein Hymrwymiad i Bobl Draws, Anneuaidd, a Rhyngrywiol 🏳️‍🌈

April is #PMDD Awareness Month Pre Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder is one of our key campaigns. On average it takes 12 years to get a diagnosis of PMDD, with many people going undiagnosed, or misdiagnosed.

Help improve #menopause and #perimenopause treatment! Join a steering committee to help shape a study which aims to find out if adding testosterone to #HormoneReplacementTherapy (#HRT) could improve menopause symptoms. Find out more and register here: healthandcareresearchwales.org/help-improve...

💜 Adenomyosis Awareness Month 💜 Last year, we successfully campaigned to have #adenomyosis included on the NHS Wales 111 A-Z Webpages, and be included as a priority area in the NHS Wales Women's Health Plan. Find out more about the condition and our work, here: ftww.org.uk/health-issue...

#MEVoicesWales is an exciting new project from @wamesmecfs.bsky.social and FTWW to bring people together so we can listen to each other and work out ways we can communicate about things that are important to us. Find out more: ftww.org.uk/2025/04/14/m... #PwME #MECFS #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis

There is still time to take part in our childcare survey and help us to shape policy and advocacy for parents and carers in Wales. It only takes 10 short minutes and you could win a £100 voucher!

Our Drawing Out workshops use step-by-step drawing exercises to help women and people assigned female at birth express and share their thoughts and feelings about their #health issues. Find out more and get involved here: ftww.org.uk/2025/04/11/j... #Disability #ChronicIllness #LongTermHealthIssue

FTWW Public Statement on Welfare Reform Proposals www.ftww.org.uk/ftww-public-...

💛 Still time to register! 💛 Our webinar in partnership with @endometriosisuk.bsky.social takes place next Tuesday evening! Find out more & register here: www.endometriosis-uk.org/civicrm/even... #EndometriosisActionMonth #Endometriosis

#EndometriosisActionMonth: “Officials are working with the women’s health network and the Gynaecology Implementation Network to strengthen secondary care, and with the joint commissioning committee to explore establishing specialist commissioned services for tertiary care.” – @prifweinidog.gov.wales

🚨 Mythbusting #LongCovid with Dr Amir Khan🚨 Long Covid is real. It’s serious. And it’s affecting millions. On #LongCovidAwarenessDay, #DrAmirKhan joins us to bust harmful myths. Watch, learn, and share—because the more we talk about Long Covid, the harder it is to ignore.

“Look around you. I guarantee that someone you know will at some point develop a neurological condition. You may already know someone.” FTWW Volunteer PMDD Champion, Becci, also lives with Epilepsy and Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). #BrainAwarenessWeek

I was glad to sponsor an event by @endometriosisuk.bsky.social and @ftww.bsky.social at the Senedd this week to help raise awareness of Endometriosis. Roeddwn yn falch o noddi digwydddiad Endometriosis UK a FTWW yn y Senedd i helpu i godi ymwybyddiaeth #EndometriosisExplained

The Economic & Human Costs of #Endometriosis in #Wales Diolch yn fawr to Senedd Members and their teams for coming to visit us yesterday at our event in partnership with @endometriosisuk.bsky.social!