Stress and your cycle: new study investigates the link

NCT ID NCT07566260

First seen May 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study looks at how non-food-related stressors (like work or emotional stress) affect menstrual health in pre-menopausal women. Researchers will measure stress hormones and sex hormones in 600 women over 6 months. The goal is to understand if stress directly causes menstrual problems and whether it affects the brain or the ovaries.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Duke University

    RECRUITING

    Durham, North Carolina, 27708, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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