How meal timing affects your menstrual cycle
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how the timing of energy from food affects your menstrual cycle in women who exercise regularly. It may help understand how to support healthy periods for active women.
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Who can take part
- You exercise (run or bike) for at least 30 minutes on 3 or more days each week.
- You are used to exercising for 90 minutes or longer at a time.
- You have regular periods every 21 to 35 days.
- You have not used hormonal birth control (like pills, patch, or ring) for the past 6 months.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to become pregnant, and have not been in the past year.
Quick eligibility check
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