Contraceptives and iron in women during extreme environments
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how different types of long-term birth control affect iron levels and how your body handles extreme conditions like high altitude or temperature changes. You will exercise in a small altitude room for about 6 hours to help researchers understand these effects.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 40 years old.
- You have been using the same type of birth control (like the pill, IUD, or implant) for at least one year.
- You are in good overall health and, if in the military, passed your last fitness test.
- You can exercise at least twice a week (if you are a civilian).
- You are willing to avoid alcohol, caffeine, and strenuous exercise for a short time before tests.
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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