How hormones affect appetite and energy in healthy young adults
This study examines how estradiol and progesterone (two female hormones) influence hunger, appetite, and how your body uses energy. Understanding this connection may help explain why appetite and energy levels change throughout the menstrual cycle.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 30 years old
- Be in good overall health with no metabolic diseases like diabetes or obesity (BMI ≤ 30)
- Not currently smoke
- Not be allergic to estradiol, progesterone, or other study capsule ingredients
- Not have a personal or family history of blood clots, stroke, or blood-clotting disorders
- Not be taking certain medications that interact with hormones (anticoagulants, diabetes drugs, blood pressure drugs, or others)
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