How the body's internal clock affects sexual drive and reproduction
Official title: Hypothalamic circuitry underlying the circadian control of sexual drive and reproduction
Funded at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · NIH-10825135 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how our body's internal clock affects our sexual behavior and ability to have children, helping people understand how their daily rhythms might influence their reproductive health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $81,256 |
| NIH project number | 1F32HD111339-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10825135 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include individuals experiencing difficulties with fertility or sexual drive, particularly those affected by circadian rhythm disruptions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have issues related to fertility or sexual behavior may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how the circadian clock influences sexual behavior and reproductive success in humans and other mammals. It focuses on the role of specific neural circuits and hormones regulated by the body's master clock, the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN). By examining the effects of disrupted biological rhythms on fertility, the study aims to uncover the relationship between timing, sexual drive, and reproductive outcomes. Patients may learn how their own circadian rhythms could impact their reproductive health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new insights and strategies for improving fertility and sexual health.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that disruptions in circadian rhythms can negatively impact fertility, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Aten, Sydney Elizabeth — Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Aten, Sydney Elizabeth
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.