Community-powered change

Your experience can help shape what gets built next.

Black girls and women ages 14 and older are too often studied without being heard. This confidential survey asks what support, education and opportunities our community actually wants—from adolescence through postmenopause and beyond.

5–7 minutesPrivate responsesOptional contact

Why it matters

We will use the results to:

Choose the first workshops and tools
Design the Body, Brain & Hormone Lab
Show funders and partners what women need
Guide future research and STEM opportunities

Your privacy matters.

Survey findings may be shared only as grouped, de-identified insights. We will not publish your individual answers or contact information.

01 What is your age range? This survey welcomes Black girls and women ages 14 and older—from adolescence through postmenopause and beyond.

14–1718–2425–3435–4445–5455–6465–7475+Prefer not to say

02 Where do you live?

03 Which topics affect you or matter most to you? Select all that apply.

Heavy or irregular bleedingAnemia or low ironFibroidsEndometriosis or adenomyosisPerimenopauseMenopause or postmenopauseAnxiety, panic or nervous-system overwhelmHormones and mental wellnessADHD, autism or neurodivergenceNot sure / seeking answersAnother concern

04 What has made it harder to get answers or support? Select all that apply.

Not being taken seriouslyCost or lack of insuranceLong waits or limited specialistsTransportationChildcare or caregivingNot knowing what to askConfusing or conflicting informationFear, anxiety or past medical harmNo major barrier

05 Which programs would you use? Select all that apply.

Health education workshopsAppointment-preparation toolsPeer support or listening circlesBody, Brain & Hormone LabExpert Q&A sessionsResearch literacy and advocacyWomen in health/STEM mentorshipAffordable digital guides

06 In your own words, what do Black women need most?

07 Email address Optional—only if you want survey updates or an invitation to a listening session.

I understand this is a voluntary community-needs survey—not medical care. I choose to participate and allow my de-identified answers to guide institute programs and reports.

WHWomen’s Health
Innovation Institute

Founded in Wilmington, NC. Built for Black women everywhere.

Education and advocacy—not medical treatment.