How Does Perimenopausal Menorrhagia Affect Women's Quality of Life and Cognitive Function?

Launched by PURDUE UNIVERSITY · Jan 22, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how heavy bleeding during the transition to menopause (called perimenopause) affects women's overall well-being and brain function. Researchers want to understand if low iron levels from heavy bleeding can impact things like mood, family relationships, and quality of life. They will also see if taking iron supplements can help improve these areas for women who are experiencing iron deficiency or anemia during this time.

To participate, women aged 65 to 74 who are going through natural perimenopause and are generally healthy can apply. This study requires participants to attend two longer visits at the Clinical Research Center at Purdue, as well as a quick check-up in the middle. Over four months, they will take either an iron supplement or a placebo (a harmless pill with no medication) every day. This trial is not yet recruiting, so interested women will need to wait for more information on when they can join.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Undergoing natural perimenopause
• • English-speaking
• • In general good health as documented by each woman's personal report that the participant is without any past history of a chronic health condition
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Taking psychoactive drugs
• • A history of hematological disorders