Research Studies

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate if women who have had a pregnancy conceived through IVF exhibit increased blood pressure compared with women who did not have an IVF pregnancy one-to-five years earlier. To answer this, we will recruit: 1) Women with a prior IVF pregnancy 1-5 years earlier; 2) Women with a healthy pregnancy conceived through spontaneous (unassisted) conception 1-5 years earlier. Main inclusion/exclusion: 1) Age 18-45 years 2) Non-smoking 3) Not currently taking medications to treat high blood pressure or cholesterol 4) Not currently pregnant or wishing to become pregnant in the next 3 months

Ultrasound of blood vessels, blood draw, 24-hour blood pressure monitoring, body composition and bone mineral density testing Compensation is provided.

Duration of Participation: Duration of participation: One remote (Zoom visit) and one in-person visit at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (4.5 hours in duration)