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Abstract

Background:

Approximately 600,000 hysterectomy procedures are performed annually in the United States (US) (Harvey et al., 2022). Women who have undergone a hysterectomy have a higher chance of experiencing early onset of perimenopausal symptoms, specifically, chronic sleep deprivation. This can lead to depression, new or worsening of health conditions, and changes of quality of life (Ciano et al., 2017). This study investigates the correlation between sleep deprivation due to onset of perimenopause post-surgical hysterectomy and the changes in sleep when Androstadiene is introduced via olfaction.

Objective-to determine if Androstadiene, the chemical produced in men’s sweat could regulate cortisol and the symptoms of perimenopause in women through olfaction.

Case Study:

I am looking for a minimum of 50 participants for a case study focused on post-hysterectomy perimenopausal women who are experiencing insomnia or sleep disturbances. All experiments will be self-reported and can be done from the comfort of your own home. We will meet via zoom, phone, email, or DM for the first meeting and directions, then a log of your progress will sent back to me through email. For further questions please contact Emily at emilyleeharrison@gmail.com.

If you had a hysterectomy, please take this 5 minute survey to help with my research!

If you would like to participate further in this study, please email me at emilyleeharrison@gmail.com.

Research agreement and instructions