Early Neurovascular Adaptations in Aging Women

Early Neurovascular Adaptations in Aging Women

Our goal is to enhance our understanding of early vascular adaptations in aging women with an emphasis on the sympathetic nervous system.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Assigned female at birth (AFAB)
• 18-70 years of age

Exclusion Criteria:

• Assigned male at birth (AMAB)
• Pregnancy, breastfeeding
• Body mass index ≥30 kg/m2
• Taking medications known to affect metabolic, autonomic, and/or respiratory function
• Oral hormonal contraception in last 6 month
• History of hormone replacement therapy
• History of hyster- or oophor-ectomy
• Current smoking/Nicotine use
• Increased risk of bleeding, pro-coagulant disorders, clotting disorders, anticoagulation therapy
• Chronic disease
• Blood pressure ≥140/90 mmHg
• Communication barriers