Healthy
Conditions
Keywords
Fertility, Trying to Conceive, Trying to Get Pregnant, Pregnancy
Brief summary
The purpose of this research study is to learn a way to measure a person's fertility. After 1 year of trying, 1 out of every 7 women will not be pregnant. This is called infertility. This results in significant distress and anxiety. Infertility is common; however, the investigators have no markers to predict who will be infertile. For couples diagnosed with infertility, the investigators have used blood and urine hormone levels (follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), inhibin B, and antimullerian hormone (AMH)) to tell us who will get pregnant with fertility treatment. The investigators don't know if these hormone levels can predict if regular people trying to get pregnant will be able to get pregnant. This study will try to determine if these hormone levels can predict fertility and infertility.
Interventions
OTHERNo intervention
Study participants will not be asked to make any changes to their daily lifestyle or existing health care routine. Participants also will not be asked to take any medications or change their diet.
Sponsors
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
30 Years to 44 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* women between the ages of 30 and 44 * hoping to get pregnant and about to start trying or have been trying for less than 3 months * living with male partner
Exclusion criteria
* currently using birth control with no intention of stopping * have been trying to get pregnant for more than 3 months * have used hormone shots for birth control in the past year * have renal failure * have known fertility problems, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) * plan on moving outside of the Triangle Area in the next 6 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Conception | 12 months, or until conception | Examining time-to-pregnancy |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed