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Home arrow Research Unit arrow Current Research arrow Assessing Diabetes and CVD Risk
Assessing Diabetes and CVD Risk Print E-mail

Female volunteers wanted for study assessing diabetes and cardiovascular disease risk

We are looking for women aged 18-45 years

  • who are above average weight and have irregular periods or
  • excessive hair growth or
  • diagnosed polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or
  • diagnosed polycystic ovaries

We are looking for healthy women aged 18-45 years

  • who are above average weight and have normal periods

You may volunteer to be part of a study that looks at risk factors for diabetes and cardiovascular disease in women with and without Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.  

The study will involve:

  • simple blood tests to assess reproductive hormones and hormones associated with diabetes and cardiovascular disease,
  • questionnaires to assess your quality of life and
  • painless simple tests to assess your blood vessel function and body fat and muscle content.

You will have a free medical check and will be provided with your results if you participate.

If you would like to know more about this study call 03 9594 7592 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Your phone call and all information will remain confidential.

 

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Content updated July 8, 2008

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 28 January 2009 )
 
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