Age-related Changes in Ovarian Follicular Wave Dynamics
Canada70 participantsStarted 2010-02
Plain-language summary
The investigators hypothesize that age-related changes in the number and growth dynamics of ovarian follicles will be associated with changes in hormone levels and corresponding changes in musculoskeletal health.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years – 55 Years
SexFEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Informed consent obtained
* Age of 18-55
* 18\<BMI\<35
* Menstrual cycle history:
* MRA group: regular cycles
* LRA-1 group: history of regular cycles, with variable cycles allowed (no more than 3 months amenorrhea)
* LRA-2 group: variable cycles allowed (no more than 3 months amenorrhea)
* Has not taken hormonal contraception within 2 months of initiating study procedures
* Agrees to use back-up contraception throughout the course of the study, if sexually active (condoms to be provided)
* 3.0 \< Prolactin \< 20.0 ug/L
* 0.30 \< TSH \< 5.50 mIU/L
* Normal complete blood count (CBC)
* Beta human Chorionic Gonadotropin \< 5IU/L.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Smokers
* Documented ovarian failure
* History of or currently-diagnosed infertility of unexplained or female origin;
* Medical conditions known or suspected to interfere with reproductive function (including PCOS)
* Presence of only one ovary
* Ovaries inaccessible with transvaginal ultrasonography
* The use of any medications known or suspected to interfere with reproductive function
* Ongoing pregnancy
* Lactation
* Participation in an investigational drug trial in the 30 days prior to the pre-study visit
* Planning to undergo surgery during the course of the study.