This unique research study examines many aspects of a woman s life to determine what factors affect health in the midlife and later. Participants are interviewed, have a brief physical exam and complete research questionnaires at an annual visit. Participants provide blood and urine sample at their annual visit and receive information about their cholesterol, glucose and hormone levels at no cost to them. Participants have a bone density test annually at no cost to them and receive a report on their bone strength.
Participants complete a monthly calendar reporting menstrual bleeding and symptoms.
They will know that they have contributed to important research that will help improve the health of midlife women in the future.