Hormones and movement: new study probes female muscle reflexes

NCT ID NCT03947684

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study looked at how natural changes in sex hormones (like estrogen and progesterone) during the menstrual cycle affect muscle reflexes and brain signals in healthy women. Researchers also compared women using birth control pills to those not using them, and included men for comparison. The goal was to understand basic body control, not to treat any disease.

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Locations

  • UT Southwestern Medical Center

    Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States

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