Insights in Endocervical Mucus Secretion
Oregon Health and Science University
Summary
Single arm interventional study looking at biological outcomes at 4 time points throughout the cycle before and after taking an oral gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist (gnRH). Samples of whole blood, endocervical mucus, endocervical biopsy, and vaginal swab will be collected.
Description
This study will enroll participants and obtain biological samples at 4 time points. The study will begin on the first day of menstruation following enrollment. Patients will monitor for peri-ovulation using an ovulation test that monitors for urinary metabolites for luteinizing hormone (LH). At the midluteal time point for sampling (days 6-9 after "high fertility" on ovulation test) subjects will begin taking an oral gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist (gnRH) (relugolix) for 10 days. Samples of whole blood, endocervical mucus, endocervical biopsy, and vaginal swab will be collected durin…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 21–40 years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Normal menstrual cycles of 25-35 days in length for at least the previous 3 cycles * BMI \>18 and \<35 * Serum p4 \>= 3 ng/ml on single sample collected between days 18-25 of self-reported menstrual cycle * Flexible schedule allowing blood draws on less than 48 hour notice * In good general health * Commit to using non-hormonal contraceptive methods without spermicide during study period except those prescribed in the experimental protocol * No objections to taking study drugs * No objections to refraining from intercourse the night before any sampling and willing to use…
Interventions
- DrugGonadotropin Releasing Hormone Antagonists Relugolix
Gonadotropin releasing hormone antagonist (gnRH) taken for 10 days starting during the midluteal phase.
Location
- Oregon Health & Science UniversityPortland, Oregon