Scientists probe why some women lose their periods

NCT ID NCT02858336

Summary

This study aimed to understand why some women temporarily stop having periods, a condition called functional hypothalamic amenorrhea. Researchers observed 38 healthy women aged 18-28 to see how controlled changes in their diet and exercise affected their menstrual cycles and hormone levels. The goal was to learn more about the link between lifestyle factors and reproductive health.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • NIEHS Clinical Research Unit (CRU)

    Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, 27709, United States

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