For some time now, you have come across information on the internet that vaccination against COVID-19 has affected the menstrual cycle of many women. American scientists decided to check if there is really any relationship between preparations for SARS-CoV-2 and menstruation.
- American scientists lost over 39 thousand. people to see if there is a link between menstruation and the intake of the COVID-19 vaccine
- It turns out that many people saw changes in their menstrual cycle after vaccination – most often the bleeding was more intense
- However, this should not be a concern, and it should not affect fertility – however, any such changes should be reported to your doctor.
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Menstrual disorders after vaccination for COVID-19?
Virologist and immunologist prof. In a post on Facebook, Agnieszka Szuster-Ciesielska points out that the female reproductive system has exceptional adaptability. Therefore, menstrual disorders occur at times of increased stress, intense weight loss, and even inflammation in the body.
The same can happen if you have the vaccine that causes the immune system to react, which takes the form of a fever and feeling unwell.
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Menstruation and the COVID-19 vaccine
Many people have seen changes in their menstrual periods after taking the COVID-19 vaccine. A recent study investigating the relationship between the vaccine and menstruation investigated the patterns of menstrual bleeding. The changes reported by vaccinated people included more bleeding, blood clots, and inflammation.
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Scientists studied 39 thousand. 129 people. 42 percent women with a regular menstrual cycle, bleeding more than usual after receiving the vaccine, and 44 percent. did not notice any changes.
It was also noted that post-vaccination bleeding occurred in women who did not have periods. It was so in 71 percent. using long-acting contraceptives, 39 percent. taking sex hormones and 66 percent. after menopause.
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The researchers found that the more intense bleeding was related to age, and was also associated with other side effects of the vaccine – fever and fatigue. Scientists also point out that such changes in menstruation do not generally affect fertility.
If changes in the menstrual cycle occur after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, it is probably not dangerous, however, as the authors of the study emphasize, any such changes are the basis for a visit to the doctor.
The work of scientists has not yet been reviewed.
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