Effects of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination on Menstrual Cycle: An Italian Survey-Based Study.
COVID-19
SARS-CoV-2
menstrual cycle
vaccination
Journal
Journal of clinical medicine
ISSN: 2077-0383
Titre abrégé: J Clin Med
Pays: Switzerland
ID NLM: 101606588
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
15 Dec 2023
15 Dec 2023
Historique:
received:
25
10
2023
revised:
05
12
2023
accepted:
13
12
2023
medline:
23
12
2023
pubmed:
23
12
2023
entrez:
23
12
2023
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 has played a critical role in controlling the spread of the pandemic. The main side effects of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination include fever and fatigue; however, the potential impacts on menstrual cycles are to be determined. Given the limited number of studies suggesting menstrual changes post vaccination, this study investigates the correlation between COVID-19 vaccines and menstrual cycle changes in fertile-aged Italian women. A questionnaire was distributed from 1 October to 31 November 2022, focusing on menstrual rhythm and flow changes post vaccination. The analysis involved 471 participants. The study observed a shift from a regular to an irregular menstrual rhythm (
Identifiants
pubmed: 38137768
pii: jcm12247699
doi: 10.3390/jcm12247699
pii:
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng