Effects of Covid Vaccination on Menstrual Cycle: A Novel Study

Pragati Sachdeva; H H Geetha; Mounika Kokirala

doi:10.51131/IJPCCR/v3i4.22.50

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Effects of Covid Vaccination on Menstrual Cycle: A Novel Study

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International Journal of Preclinical and Clinical Research

DOI: 10.51131/IJPCCR/v3i4.22.50

Year: 2023, Volume: 3, Issue: 4, Pages: 87-89

Original Article

Effects of Covid Vaccination on Menstrual Cycle: A Novel Study

Pragati Sachdeva^✉ ¹ , H H Geetha ² , Mounika Kokirala ¹

¹Postgraduate, Department of Obstetrics Gynecology, Basaveshwara Medical College and Hospital, Chitradurga, Karnataka, 577502, India

² Professor, Department of Obstetrics Gynecology, Basaveshwara Medical College and Hospital, Chitradurga, Karnataka, 577502, India

Corresponding author ✉: [email protected]

Received Date:29 November 2022, Accepted Date:05 January 2023, Published Date:09 January 2023

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Abstract

COVID-19 vaccination is widely regarded as safe. Still, the immune response or the associated stress may link the vaccine with certain temporary menstrual changes. A Total of 100 women met the inclusion criteria. 23 experienced irregular bleeding following the vaccine. The most predominant menstrual changes were more menstrual bleeding (43%), more menstrual pain (41%), delayed menstruation (38%), fewer days of menstrual bleeding (34.5%), and shorter cycle length (32%). Menstrual cycle change following COVID-19 vaccination appears small and temporary and should not discourage individuals from becoming vaccinated.

Keywords: Covid vaccination, Menstrual cycle, Abnormal uterine bleeding

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