Are you currently in perimenopause? Share your experiences in the Perimenopause, Health, And SExual Function Study (PHASE) study.
The Sexuality and Well-being lab (SWell Lab) is looking for women and people with ovaries to participate in a ~30 to 45 min online survey in understanding people’s experiences of perimenopause and sexuality.
What is PHASE?
While millions of Canadian women and people with ovaries are currently in their perimenopause/menopause transition, research on this important women’s health issue is severely lacking. The goal of the PHASE study is to better understand the sexual and relational experiences of people experiencing perimenopause/menopause.
What is involved?
You will complete an online survey that will take approximately 30 to 45 minutes. You will be asked to answer some questions about your background, perimenopause/menopause symptoms, sexuality, and relationships.
You may be eligible if you:
- are between the ages of 42 and 51
- have a uterus and at least one ovary*
- have had a menstrual period in the last 12 months and have experienced some irregularities in your menstrual cycle during the last 12 months
- have experienced some symptoms of perimenopause (e.g., hot flashes, night sweats, sleep problems, bladder problems, joint and muscular discomfort) in the last 12 months
- are NOT taking hormonal birth control or oral contraceptives
- are NOT pregnant or nursing
- are fluent in English
- are living in Canada or the US
*Inclusivity matters: PHASE is open to people of all genders, bodies, and sexual orientations.
*Individuals who are taking hormone replacement therapy or taking hormones for gender-affirming care are eligible to participate.
Type of compensation
Upon completion of the survey, you will be eligible to receive a $20 CAD (or USD equivalent) Amazon gift card as compensation for your time.
Contact
If you are interested, or have any questions, please contact us at perimenopauseproject@psych.ubc.ca or click here to complete the eligibility survey.
About the SWell Lab
The Sexuality and Well-being lab (SWell Lab) is a research laboratory in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia. They are a group of psychological scientists who conduct multi-method research to identify risk and protective factors contributing to individuals’ and couples’ sexual health and well-being.