HEALTHY WOMEN

This completed Phase 2 trial tested a vaginal ring that releases two hormones (Nestorone and estradiol) to prevent pregnancy. 385 healthy women aged 18-35 took part. The study compared two different ways of using the ring (continuous vs. cyclic) to see how well it works and how i…

This study tested whether electrical stimulation to the trunk and leg muscles could indirectly strengthen pelvic floor muscles in healthy women. Sixty women were split into three groups: one received electrical stimulation plus exercise, one received a sham stimulation plus exerc…

This study compares how well Wunda Chair Pilates and mat-based Pilates improve balance in healthy women after a single session. Forty women aged 18-45 who regularly do Pilates will be randomly assigned to one type. Balance is tested before and right after the 45-minute workout us…

This study used a special ultrasound technique to measure stiffness in pelvic floor muscles of 94 women — some healthy and some with pudendal neuralgia, a chronic nerve pain condition. Researchers compared the muscle stiffness between the two groups to see if differences exist. T…

This study looked at whether washing the skin or wearing a shirt can stop a hormone gel (Nestorone + testosterone) from transferring from men to women during skin contact. Healthy men applied the gel, then women touched the application site under different conditions. The goal wa…

This study involved 3 healthy women aged 35-45 who took hydrolyzed collagen peptides. Blood samples were taken 1 and 2 hours later to measure collagen-derived peptides and amino acids. The goal was to collect serum for future lab experiments on skin cells, not to test a treatment…