Does stress affect health?

The Pioneer Valley Stress Study (PVSS) is a research project that is trying to understand how different forms of stress affect the health of different women. A primary focus of this current work is on how stress may contribute to health inequities experienced by women of different sexual orientations.

With this current focus, we recruit women with different sexual identities, including straight, lesbian, bisexual, queer, etc. in order to understand differences or similarities in forms of stress and health.

Current Opportunities to Participate

Stress Study eligibility criteria:

Between 18-40 years old
Assigned female at birth
No prior or current testosterone therapy
Not currently pregnant
No diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes

CLICK HERE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STRESS STUDY!

Pain Study eligibility criteria:

At least 18 years old or older
Assigned female at birth
No prior or current testosterone therapy
Not currently pregnant
Currently living with chronic pain “on most days” or “every day” within the past 3 months

CLICK HERE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PAIN STUDY!