Understanding how stress affects reproductive aging in women
Center for Stress and Neural Regulation of Reproductive Aging Health Outcomes
This study is looking at how stress and hormone changes affect the health of older women, especially with symptoms like hot flashes and sleep problems, to help improve their well-being during and after menopause.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11092953 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of stress and hormonal changes on the health of older women, particularly focusing on issues like hot flashes, sleep disturbances, cognitive changes, and increased risks for heart disease and dementia. The study aims to explore how stress responses and brain activity relate to these symptoms, using advanced brain imaging and other scientific methods. By examining these connections, the research seeks to improve women's health outcomes during and after menopause.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older women experiencing menopausal symptoms, particularly those with significant stress exposure.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing menopausal symptoms or are younger than the typical menopausal age may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better management strategies for menopausal symptoms and associated health risks in older women.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promising results in understanding the relationship between stress and reproductive health, indicating that this approach has potential for significant insights.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Brigham and Women's Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Joffe, Hadine — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Joffe, Hadine
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 below.