Womens' Health
Research Study
Research Study
Join a University of Colorado research study examining how the use of oral contraceptives affects a woman's weight, body composition, and appetite.
Compensation Provided
Conducted in Aurora, CO
Women with overweight or obesity
Not Using Hormonal Contraception
18 - 40 Years Old
Fast Facts
About Our Research Study
Further women's health research by joining our compensated study. Approximately 15 million women of reproductive-age in the United States have overweight or obesity AND use a combined oral contraceptive pill (COC). Though many women report weight gain as a side effect of COCs, a definitive link between COC use and weight gain has not been established. The purpose of this study is to learn how starting a COC affects weight when compared to non-hormonal methods of birth control. Join our study to learn more about how weight, fat distribution, eating behaviors, and appetite may change over 6 months from COC initiation. |
Additional Information
The purpose of this study is to learn how starting a combined oral contraceptive pill affects weight when compared to non-hormonal methods of birth control.
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Eligibility Criteria:
Eligibility Criteria:
- Pre-menopausal
- 18 to 40 years old
- BMI between 25-39.9 kg/m2. Calculate your BMI here.
- Not currently using a hormonal form of birth control
- Generally healthy
- Non-smoker
- You will receive a brief medical consultation (in person or telehealth) about birth control options
- Make a shared-decision with a medical provider to start an oral contraceptive pill for at least 6 months or continue on non-hormonal contraception
- You will receive an initial assessment of body composition and complete labwork
- You will keep a 3-day food record at the beginning and end of the study
- You will complete questionnaires about eating behaviors and appetite at the start of the study and 3 and 6 months later
Compensation up to $300 is provided for participation in this study.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research program.