Overview
Haven't Had a Period in 3+ Months? (And It’s NOT PCOS?)
You may qualify for a local women’s health amenorrhea research study.
If you were diagnosed with functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (FHA), please know that you are not alone in your medical journey.
Living with FHA may feel overwhelming, and you may feel that you have enough to do without committing to a clinical study. However, you may play a key role in helping to develop the first treatment that may help advance our medical knowledge of FHA. Every treatment that exists today is available because of study participants who actively took part in research.
This amenorrhea research study is exploring a potential treatment that may support recovery of the menstrual cycle, ovulation and improvement of bone health in women with FHA.
About the Study
About the Amenorrhea Research Study
We are working on developing a potential treatment for FHA. This is a phase 2 clinical research study that aims to see how well the study treatment helps the body restore the menstrual cycle and to assess its safety.
Why Is This Research Important?
Medical research helps healthcare professionals better understand health conditions and evaluate potential treatment options. This clinical trial is being conducted to learn more about a study treatment for women experiencing missed menstrual periods. Clinical research is the key to understanding why menstrual cycles unexpectedly pause—by studying these patterns, researchers can expand medical knowledge, improve how doctors identify root causes, and evaluate potential options to help women get their health back on track.
Check your eligibility for this amenorrhea research study!
About FHA
FHA is a condition where a woman stops menstruating because the brain is not sending the correct hormonal signals to the ovaries, which then are not able to cycle and ovulate properly.
Women with FHA often have very low body fat, due to using up a lot of energy in exercise or restrictive diets. Therefore, they have low amounts of a hormone called leptin that is made by the fat cells in the body. Low levels of leptin tell the brain that it should not send hormonal signals to the ovaries, and correcting this leptin signal might improve the way the brain and the ovaries are working.
FHA can affect every woman differently. It may be related to weight loss, intense exercise, or ongoing stress. Each cause can affect your body in its own way, which means your needs might be different depending on what’s behind your diagnosis. It’s also important to know that withdrawal bleeding from birth control is not the same as having a natural period. Restoring real menstrual cycles is an important step for your overall health, especially when it comes to protecting your fertility and keeping your bones strong. Getting care can make a real difference.
If you’re suffering from FHA, join our amenorrhea research study today!
Who Can Join
You may be eligible to join this Amenorrhea Research Study if you:
- Are female and between 18 and 40 years of age
- Have missed your period for 3 months or longer
- Are diagnosed with missed periods linked to lifestyle factors like stress, weight loss, or exercise (known as Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea or FHA)
- Have no other health conditions that cause missed periods (such as PCOS, thyroid imbalances, or ovarian health issues)
- Have a BMI greater than or equal to 25 and less than 30
Not sure if you qualify for this amenorrhea research study?That’s okay.
A member of our recruitment team will review your medical history and medications with you to see if this study may be right for you.
What to Expect
Here’s what to expect when you participate in this amenorrhea research study:
Study Duration:
Up to 11 months (48 weeks)
Study Visits:
Up to 18 site visits
Compensation:
Participants may receive compensation up to $455
