Findings from the survey – which opens today and will run for six weeks – will then be used to better understand women’s experiences of reproductive health and the care options available, as well as inform current and future decision-making and health policy.

It is hoped that the survey, which is being handled by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine with funding from the Department of Health and Social Care, will help the government to address current disparities and ensure women feel their voices are being heard.

“Women and girls deserve the best healthcare at every stage of their lives, but we simply can’t deliver that without listening to their lived experiences and concerns,” said Maria Caulfield, minister for the women’s health strategy. “Women should always have a say in their own healthcare, whether that’s in managing pregnancy and fertility or dealing with the challenges of the menopause in the workplace.”

The government has launched a landmark survey on women’s reproductive health – and it needs your help