Understanding how chronic health conditions affect fertility in women.
Official title: Fertility Among Women with Chronic Health Conditions: A Mixed Methods Study
Funded at University of Wisconsin-Madison · NIH-10902696 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how chronic health issues, like depression, heart disease, and diabetes, affect women's plans and experiences around having children, and it aims to better understand the challenges these women face when it comes to fertility.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $40,295 |
| NIH project number | 1F31HD115374-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10902696 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women of reproductive age who have chronic health conditions such as depression, cardiovascular diseases, or diabetes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without chronic health conditions or those who are not of reproductive age may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between chronic health conditions and fertility among women of reproductive age. It focuses on how conditions like unipolar depression, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes influence childbearing goals, timing, and achievement. The study employs a mixed methods approach, utilizing data from two national surveys and conducting interviews to gather comprehensive insights. By exploring these dynamics, the research aims to shed light on the unique challenges faced by women with chronic illnesses regarding their fertility.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide valuable insights that help improve fertility-related healthcare for women with chronic health conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated that chronic health conditions can negatively impact fertility, suggesting that this study builds on established findings rather than exploring a completely novel area.
Where this research is happening
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cannon, Lindsay Marie — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Cannon, Lindsay Marie
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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.