How female hormones affect spinal nerve flexibility
This study looks at how natural menstrual cycles may change the way your spinal nerves adapt. It could help us understand why some women are more prone to certain injuries.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 39 years old.
- You have regular monthly periods (every 24–35 days).
- You exercise vigorously less than 7 hours per week (no competitive sports).
- You do not use any hormonal birth control (pill, patch, ring) and have not in the past 6 months.
- You have no past injury to your spine, hips, knees, ankles, or feet.
- You do not smoke, have no history of eating disorders, stress fractures, or connective tissue disorders, and are not pregnant.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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