Eligibility Details:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Aged >18 years
- At least 2y post-menarche
- BMI >18.5kg/m2
- Good visibility of the ovaries on ultrasound
- Pelvic exam with normal results within the last 2 years
Either:
- Regular menstrual cycles (21-35 days);
- Irregular menstrual cycles (>36 days); or
- Previous diagnosis of PCOS from a primary care provider
Exclusion Criteria:
- Use of medication(s) known or suspected to interfere with reproductive function,
metabolism, and/or appetite (e.g., oral contraceptives) within the past 3 months
- Use of fertility medications in the past 2 months (e.g., Clomid)
- Current use of a non-copper intrauterine device for contraception (e.g., Mirena)
- Diagnosis of premature ovarian failure, endometriosis, or another disease/disorder
(other than PCOS) known or suspected to interfere with reproductive function
- History of ovarian surgery
- Missing uterus or an ovary
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Diagnosis of a bleeding disorder
- Regular use of blood thinners/anticoagulants
- Skin allergy/condition that might be aggravated by alcohol application
- Currently being treated for a vaginal infection, cervical infection, sexually
transmitted infection, or disease either with antibiotics, antifungals, or anti-viral
medication
- Abnormal vaginal discharge, pelvic pain, and/or blisters/lesions/warts/skin growths in
the genital/anal area, which have not been examined by a medical professional.
- Vaginal abnormality (e.g., vaginal atresia/hypoplasia, vaginal septation, Mullerian
agenesis, vulvar/vaginal malignancy).
- Not otherwise healthy