Research subjects sought for hormone studies

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is conducting two research studies for women between 20 and 25 or 40 and 45 who have regular menstrual cycles.

To be eligible, women must be in good health, take no regular medications including birth control pills, have accessible veins, exercise no more than five hours a week, and be generally height/weight proportional.

The purpose of the study is to determine if a decrease in one ovarian hormone (inhibin) is the cause for an increase in a pituitary hormone (FSH) in older reproductive-age women.

Studies include a one-month screening, daily blood draws for several weeks, four or five ultrasound scans, morning urine collection, and a hormone spray. Each study will last several weeks and financial compensation is provided. Interested women should call 616-9799 to receive an information packet.