Purpose of this Study
Participants will be in the study for 6 months. Each month, they will provide blood samples, complete surveys, and have energy measurements taken. During months 4 and 5, participants will take part in a short stress activity, such as heat exposure, mild sleep loss, or exercise, for 5 days in a row.
Who Can Participate?
Eligibility
Participants may be able to join if they were assigned female at birth, are 22 to 38 years old, have not gone through menopause, and have a healthy weight range. They cannot be using hormonal birth control, have certain reproductive disorders, or be taking thyroid medicine.
Age Range
22-38
Sex/Genders
Female (cisgender)
Non-binary or gender fluid
Looking for Healthy Participants
Yes
What is Involved?
Description
This study is looking at how different types of stress, including emotional stress, heat, lack of sleep, and exercise, affect the menstrual cycle. Researchers want to learn whether stress can disrupt menstrual cycles and lead to problems with bone health or fertility in women.
Locations
Other
Visit Timing
Weekdays
Weekends
Compensation
Yes
Spanish Materials Available
No
Study Details
Full Title
The influence of non-energetic stressors on human menstrual function
Study Website
Principal Investigator
Herman
Pontzer
Protocol Number
PRO00119656
NCT ID
NCT07566260
Phase
N/A
Enrollment Status
Open to Enrollment