Women with PCOS Needed for Research Studies

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Have PCOS and feel stressed?

Penn State Milton S. Hershey researchers are trying to determine the effect that stress reduction will have on blood pressure, blood sugar, and overall health and well being in women with PCOS. Volunteers are needed for this study.

Who may be eligible?
• Age 18 years or older
• Have eight or fewer menstrual periods each year or have been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

What is required?
• Attend study sessions once a week for eight weeks.
• Spend twenty-five to thirty minutes, outside of the sessions, reviewing the materials covered in the sessions. Keep a log of these daily activities.
• Undergo questionnaires, blood and urine tests, and a brief physical exam at baseline, eight weeks, and sixteen weeks.

Compensation is provided. For more information: Barb Scheetz, B.S., at 717-531-4483

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Have PCOS?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center researchers are trying to understand the reproductive and metabolic abnormalities associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).

Participants will be asked to come in for one morning of diagnostic testing-bloodwork, an ultrasound, and an oral glucose tolerance test-and a medical evaluation for PCOS. Compensation is provided for your time.

Women may be eligible to participate if you:
• Are between the ages of 18 and 45
• Are in good health
• Have infrequent (6 or fewer) periods per year
• Have a previous diagnosis of PCOS or want to find out if you have PCOS

To see if you are eligible for our study, please contact Barb Scheetz at 717-531-4483 or bscheetz@psu.edu.