Too Young for Night Sweats?

Learn more about yourself and help us understand night sweats in women
(35-50) who still have regular periods. This UBC study is observational (no study medications), and takes 4 menstrual cycles.

Who can participate?


You may be eligible for this study if you are a woman who:


  • Is between age 35 and 50
  • Has regular menstrual periods
  • Is not taking hormone therapy or hormonal birth control

What will I be asked to do?

  • Visit our office (at VGH) for an hour-long interview session
  • Keep a daily record (the Daily Perimenopause Diary) for 4 menstrual cycles
  • Record first morning temperature
  • Collect a small amount of urine each morning for the first full menstrual cycle

Who do I contact?


For more information or to participate, please contact Dr. Vesna Stajic at:
Night-sweats@interchange.ubc.ca Or Vesna.Stajic@vch.ca or 604.875.5232
Or visit: http://www.cemcor.ubc.ca/night_sweats_study

Principal investigator is Dr. Jerilynn Prior, UBC Endocrinologist and
Professor. This study is funded by a Women's Health Research Institute Catalyst
Grant