Effects of Plan B on heart health in young women
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how the emergency contraceptive Plan B (levonorgestrel) affects heart and blood vessel health in young, naturally cycling women. Participants will take the medication and have their cardiovascular health measured over a short period.
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Who can take part
- You must be a premenopausal woman between 18 and 35 years old.
- You must not have used hormonal birth control (like the pill, patch, ring, or hormonal IUD) for at least 3 months.
- You must have regular menstrual cycles lasting between 21 and 45 days.
- You must be able to travel to McMaster University in Hamilton for study visits.
- You must not be pregnant, have certain medical conditions (like heart disease or migraines), or be taking certain medications that could interfere with the study.
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