Examining the effect of COVID-19 vaccines on the menstrual cycle: A study from Turkey

Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 102(50), P. e36638 - e36638

Published: Dec. 15, 2023

Concerns about a possible relationship between vaccination against Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and menstrual disorders have been raised in the media. In addition, different studies shown that COVID-19 vaccine may be associated with changes. This study was conducted to investigate effects of vaccines on cycle women. cross-sectional descriptive August 16 September 17, 2021. Data were collected through self-administered questionnaire via an online form sent participants social 586 women included this study. A total 82.4% (n = 483) aged 31 50 years. The BioNTech (2 doses) administered 75.8% 444), Sinovac (3 9.0% 53) participants. 53.1% 311) experienced changes their cycles. most common after delayed menstruation 176; 30.0%) prolonged duration 132; 22.5%). Menstrual delay, duration, heavy bleeding, early more than prior receiving (P < .05). More half vaccine. Women significantly higher rates bleeding compared before vaccination.

Language: Английский

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The effect of covid vaccination on menstruation and attitude to the vaccine among Indian women – Results of a prospective survey

Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(1), P. 70 - 74

Published: Feb. 15, 2024

: SARS COV-2 vaccination was a global effort to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic. During drive, several concerns were raised about potential adverse effects of vaccines, which included impact on menstruation and fertility in women. This study aimed assess experiences Indian Women with covid its their menstruation. A prospective web-based survey conducted targeting women aged 18years above who had taken atleast one dose vaccine. The total number responses received 363. After excluding those missing details, 342 respondents analysis. mean age participants 38.02 ± 7.8 years. 68.1% (233/342) reported no change periodicity cycles post 79.5% (272/342) menstrual flow. Forty three (12.6%) experiencing heavy flow vaccination. In this group experienced menses, 81.5% (35/43) that menses self-limiting did not require any treatment. 9.3% (4/43) these symptomatic recorded short term treatment sought. Another persisting changes, at time survey, despite taking prescribed It also noted changes significantly more vaccinated nulliparous Covid appears have or little two-thirds 31.9% some timing Most self -limiting. About 1% (4/342) may longer standing impact, requiring

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 infection and the menstrual cycle, the aftermath of a pandemic

Mitteilungen Klosterneuburg, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Objectives: During the COVID-19 pandemic, potential impact of vaccinations on menstrual cycle patterns was not initially a widely discussed side effect. However, as global race to develop an effective vaccine intensified, significant concern arose about effects disturbances, catapulting this issue forefront health priorities. Materials and Methods Our study employed unique descriptive cross-sectional design, using face-to-face interviews meticulously structured questionnaire collect data. We focused menstruating women aged 18 50 from May 31 July 31, 2022, specifically asked their cycles in first 12 following either infection or vaccination. Results The survey completed; 244 who had confirmed infections 305 received at least two doses recommended by authorities. Among these, 80 (32%) reported changes post-infection, 48 (15.74%) noted Conclusion findings highlight critical, interrelated conclusions. Firstly, vaccination can directly affect cycle, notwithstanding momentarily. Secondly, most alterations dissipate within six months post-infection after receiving third dose

Language: Английский

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