Quantum Menstrual Health Study

Summary

The Quantum Menstrual Health Monitoring Study will follow participants as they track their menstrual cycle changes using an at-home urine fertility monitor over 3 menstrual cycles. Internal (vaginal) ultrasounds will be done to identify the exact day of ovulation.

Eligibility

Currently recruiting participants: Yes

Eligible ages: 18 to 45

Accepts healthy participants: Yes

Inclusion criteria:

1) Regularly menstruating females (consistent cycle length 24-38 days)
2) Ages 18-45
3) Knowledge of last 3 menstrual cycle lengths
4) Able to travel to clinic in Calgary for regular ultrasounds during the study

Exclusion criteria:

1) Currently or in the last 3 months on medications that impair or stimulate ovulation
2) Known conditions that impair ovulation (polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease in the last 3 months, pituitary adenoma, breastfeeding)
3) Previous surgeries impacting menstruation (removal of uterus and/or both ovaries)
4) Currently pregnant

Participate

This study is not currently accepting expressions of interest via the website. Please see contact information below.

Additional information

Contact information

Contact Thomas Bouchard; Patricia Doyle-Baker

Principal investigator:

Patricia Katherine Doyle-Baker

Clinical trial:

Yes

REB-ID:

REB23-0704