Women's Birth Control
Research Study
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University are conducting a study on how people experience changes to their menstrual cycles after starting a new contraceptive method. The study is for adults ages 18–49 who have recently started using a new form of contraception.
Fast Facts
Started a new birth control method within the past 2 months
Women aged 18-49
Compensation
Up to $250
Conducted virtually and recruiting from Portland, OR / Seattle, WA / Sacramento, CA / Boise, ID
Additional Information
This study is being done to test a new questionnaire about changes in menstrual cycles while using contraception. Researchers hope to develop a better way to measure these changes for future clinical trials.
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Women aged 18- 49
- Started a new birth control method within the past 2 months
- Currently using a birth control method
- Have daily access to a personal smartphone or similar internet-connected device
- Able to read and understand English
- Not currently using other hormonal treatments that affect reproductive hormones
- The birth control method must be new to you (replacing/refilling the same method does not count)
- Have not participated in an earlier phase of this study
If you qualify and choose to participate:
- You will complete the pre-screening, consent, and enrollment process virtually.
- You will answer questions electronically every day for 90 days using your personal phone or another device with internet access.
- Daily questions will take about 2–10 minutes to complete.
- Once each month, you will complete an additional set of questions that takes about 10–20 minutes.
- You will need access to a device with a camera and keep your camera on during the virtual consent process.
- A phone interview will be conducted as part of the screening process.
Participants may receive up to $250 for completing the study.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.