**CURRENTLY ENROLLING**
The purpose of this study is to understand how and why progesterone, a sex hormone, affects the immune system in the whole body.
The study consists of 3 visits over the course of approximately 1-2 months. In general, visit procedures include blood draws, nasal and vaginal swab collection, and vaginal, rectal, and healthy skin biopsies. You will also be asked to conduct daily ovulation tests for a period of about 2 weeks.
Eligibility Criteria:
- 18 years of age or older
- Assigned female at birth
- Pre-menopausal with regular menstrual cycles
Conditions which would prevent a volunteer from participating in this study:
- Pregnancy or planning to become pregnant during the study
- Recent use of hormonal contraception or any IUD
Compensation:
Participants who complete all study visits and procedures will be compensated up to $1,500 for the study.
Clinic Location:
Our clinic is located on the 11th floor of the Ninth and Jefferson Building at Harborview Medical Center and open Monday through Friday.
Complete our interest form, call (206) 520-4340, or email now to see if you are eligible!