Mountain sickness mystery: could your period put you at risk?
NCT ID NCT06499714
First seen Jun 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Summary
This study followed 91 healthy women traveling to 3600 meters altitude to see if their menstrual cycle phase influenced their risk of acute mountain sickness (AMS). Researchers tracked symptoms like headache and nausea using standard questionnaires. The goal was to understand whether cycle timing matters for altitude safety.
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National Center for Cardiology and Internal Medicine
Bishkek, Bishkek, 720040, Kyrgyzstan
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