Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Study on Night Sweats in Younger Women

Details below!
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Learn more about yourself and help us understand night sweats in women (35-50) who still have regular periods.

This UBC study is observational (no study medications), and takes 4 menstrual cycles.

Who can participate?
You may be eligible for this study if you are a woman who:
• Has night sweats (hot flushes during sleep time)
• Is between age 35 and 50
• Menstrual periods no more than 60 days apart in the past year
• Is not taking hormone therapy or hormonal birth control

What will I be asked to do?
• Visit our office (at VGH) for an hour-long interview session
• Keep a daily record (the Daily Perimenopause Diary) for 4 menstrual cycles
• Record first morning temperature
• Collect a small amount of urine each morning for the first full menstrual cycle

Who do I contact?
For more information or to participate, please contact Dr. Laura Liao at:
Night-sweats@interchange.ubc.ca
604.875.5232
Or visit: 
http://www.cemcor.ubc.ca/night_sweats_study

Principal investigator is Dr. Jerilynn Prior, UBC Endocrinologist and Professor.

This study is funded by a Women’s Health Research Institute Catalyst Grant 

1 comment:

  1. Not sure if anyone is still here, but has anyone found answers? Night sweats before period here too, lab tests all come back "normal" but something is obviously awry. Thanks!

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