Research Studies

Enrolling Studies

Apple Women’s Health Study

The study aims to understand how certain demographic and lifestyle factors could have an impact on menstrual cycles and gynecologic conditions including infertility, menopause, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Visit the study website.

The PREPARE Study

The study aims to evaluate this relationship using serum PFAS concentrations collected throughout the preconception, prenatal, and postnatal periods from participants. Additional information is collected regarding important fertility markers, including early pregnancy loss and live births. Visit the study website.

Data Analysis

The Beauty Edit Study

This study is digital storytelling website aiming to characterize the understanding of the effects of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDC)s on the reproductive and endocrine system. Additionally, TBES aims to assess the use of personal care products containing EDCs as well as characterize knowledge and attitudes about personal care product use, EDCs, and EDCs’ impact on health.  For more information on the study please visit this link.  

MAGNOLIA

This study aims to understand the impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) on menstrual cycle characteristics, which are important indicators of reproductive health. The MAGNOLIA study will specifically focus on individuals who frequently use nail products to explore these questions further. For more information on the study please visit this link.  

PEONY

This study is a personalized smartphone-based assay for at-home ovulation prediction. The study’s aim is to develop an ovulation kit empowered by AI that uses salivary ferning for ovulation detection and tracking even in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) who may not have accurate results through the standard urinary detection methods.

APRICOT

ART Provider and Patient Resource to Improve Communication about Outcomes and Treatment (APRICOT)

The study aims to design and evaluate a health information technology application, to help fertility clinics collect pregnancy outcome information more efficiently from previous assisted reproductive technology (ART) patients and their healthcare providers.

R01: Climate factors, racial/ethnic disparities, and menstrual cycle health

The study’s goal is to fill a major gap in our understanding of the effect of air pollution and climate-related exposures on menstrual health and disease. The findings may help inform clinical counseling on health promotion and risk reduction across the lifespan to support menstrual health.R01 – Aims & References

Recently Completed

Endocrine Disruptors and Hair Salons Research

The study observed the levels of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in hair salon workers and clients.

COVID-19 and Menstrual Cycles Study

The study observed how factors related to the COVID-19 pandemic impacted menstrual cycles.

Menstruation Animation

Our team collaborated with the Museum of Science, Boston at the Living Laboratory®, with the efforts led by Dr. Susan Heilman, to display the animation as an exhibit in the summer of 2022. During that time, 150 people watched the animation, and 50 families participated in a survey about their knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about menstruation. For more information head to the study’s page.