Evaluation of Ovarian Morphology and Function in Overweight Women During Weight Loss

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Conditions studied: Weight Loss, Anovulation, Amenorrhea, Infertility

In brief

The objective of this study is to explore the effects of weight loss on body composition, metabolic status, reproductive hormones, and ovarian follicle development in obese women with regular menstrual cycles versus obese women with irregular menstrual cycles and/or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01785719

Run by

Cornell University

People needed

79

Starts

2013-01-01

Expected to finish

2023-12-21

Last updated by the study team

2025-02-03

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 35. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• BMI ≥ 30.0 kg/m*m.
• Self-reported history of regular menstrual cycles, irregular menstrual cycles, or PCOS.
• Absence of hormonal contraception, fertility therapy, or insulin-sensitizing medication in the three months prior to enrollment.

You may not qualify if…

• Pregnant, breastfeeding, or lactating
• Lack of one or both ovaries and/or uterus
• Previous diagnosis of bleeding disorder(s) or current use of blood thinners/anticoagulants
• Vegan or gluten free
• Soy or peanut allergy

Where it is running

• Cornell University - Human Metabolic Research Unit — Ithaca, New York, United States

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