Understanding reproductive aging and its health impacts on women
A Pipeline for Research, Education and Mentoring in Reproductive Aging
This study is looking at how women's fertility changes as they get older, especially in their late 30s and 40s, and how these changes might affect their overall health, like brain and heart health, while also creating programs to help doctors and researchers better support women facing these challenges.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11009964 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the decline of female fertility as women age, particularly noting that fertility issues often arise in the late 30s and become more pronounced in the 40s. It aims to explore the connections between reproductive aging and various health outcomes, such as cognitive decline and cardiovascular disease, which can be exacerbated by menopause. The project seeks to develop educational and mentoring programs to better equip researchers and healthcare professionals to address the challenges posed by reproductive aging in an increasingly aging population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women in their late 30s to 40s who are experiencing fertility issues or are concerned about reproductive health as they age.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 30 or those who have no interest in reproductive health or aging-related issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and management of reproductive health in aging women, potentially enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been significant research on aging and general health, the specific focus on reproductive aging is less explored, making this approach relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ghazi, Arjumand — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Ghazi, Arjumand
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.