Triangle of COVID, anxiety and menstrual cycle

Demir, Ömer; Şal, Hidayet; Comba, Cihan

doi:10.1080/01443615.2021.1907562

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“… 20 , 21 One source of stress that has taken the world by storm was the COVID-19 pandemic, such that several studies showed an increase in menstrual cycle abnormalities during the pandemic compared to before. 17 , 18 , 22 , 23 In our study, nearly one-third (35.3%) of the participants experienced menstrual changes during the COVID-19 pandemic before vaccination. However, 66.3% of women experienced abnormal periods after vaccination.…”

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confidence: 49%

Menstrual Symptoms After COVID-19 Vaccine: A Cross-Sectional Investigation in the MENA Region

Muhaidat

Alshrouf²,

Azzam³

et al. 2022

IJWH

117

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Background Since the emergence of COVID-19 vaccinations, many women around the world are reporting abnormalities in their menstrual periods post-vaccination. The aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence and impact of menstrual abnormalities after the COVID-19 vaccine among females residing within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Methods The study utilized a cross-sectional online self-administered survey from July 2021 to August 2021 targeting females living in the MENA region above the age of menarche who had received vaccine and were not pregnant or lactating, and do not have a history of primary ovarian insufficiency, hypothalamic menopause, or have undergone a hysterectomy. The survey was distributed regionally via social media. Results A total of 2269 females were included in our study, with a mean age of 34.3 ± 8.5 years. About 66.3% of participants reported menstrual symptoms post-vaccination, of which 46.7% experienced them after their first dose. However, in 93.6% of participants, the symptoms resolved within 2 months. Vaccine type did not significantly influence the incidence of abnormalities (p > 0.05). Participants who had confirmed previous COVID-19 infection had a very similar percentage of menstrual abnormalities compared to people who did not have COVID-19 infection or symptoms suspected of COVID-19 infection and did not test (67.5%, 66.8%, respectively); nevertheless, those who had experienced the COVID-19 vaccine general side effects had significantly more abnormalities (p < 0.001). Compared to their pandemic status, females reported significantly more abnormalities post-vaccination. Conclusion The study showed a possible link between the COVID-19 vaccine and menstrual abnormalities that have impacted their quality of life.

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confidence: 49%

Menstrual Symptoms After COVID-19 Vaccine: A Cross-Sectional Investigation in the MENA Region

Muhaidat

Alshrouf²,

Azzam³

et al. 2022

IJWH

117

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“…Therefore, it is universally accepted that extremely stressful experiences induce menstrual cycle changes. Many of the studies included in this review reinforce the idea that high-stress levels were more likely to markup menstrual changes [ 35 , 36 , 40 , 41 ]. Long-term stress might also be a contributor.…”

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confidence: 70%

The Effects of SARS-CoV-2 Infection on Female Fertility: A Review of the Literature

Carp-Velişcu

Mehedințu

Frîncu

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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As the coronavirus pandemic is far from ending, more questions regarding the female reproductive system, particularly fertility issues, arise. The purpose of this paper is to bring light upon the possible link between COVID-19 and women’s reproductive health. This review emphasizes the effect of SARS-CoV-2 on the hormones, endometrium and menstrual cycle, ovarian reserve, follicular fluid, oocytes, and embryos. The results showed that endometrial samples did not express SARS-CoV-2 RNA. Regarding the menstrual cycle, there is a large range of alterations, but they were all reversible within the following months. The ovarian reserve was not significantly affected in patients recovering from both mild and severe infection in most cases, except one, where the levels of AMH were significantly lower and basal follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels were increased. All COVID-19 recovered patients had positive levels of SARS-CoV-2 IgG in the follicular fluid. The amount of retrieved and mature oocytes and the fertilization rate were unharmed in three studies, except for one study, where the quantity of retrieved and mature oocytes was reduced in patients with higher levels of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. The numbers of blastocysts, top-quality embryos, and euploid embryos were affected in most of the studies reviewed.

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“…139 According to the study of Demir et al, an increase in anxiety scores and women's menstrual symptoms were detected; while the length of periods was decreased. 140 Impaired physiologic and emotional states during the forced quarantine may worsen several psychological or psoriasis conditions. 141 (Figure 2).…”

Section: Covid-19 and Psychologymentioning

confidence: 99%

The overall impact of COVID‐19 on healthcare during the pandemic: A multidisciplinary point of view

Sabetkish

Rahmani

2021

Health Science Reports

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Background and Aims The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic globally changed the priorities of medical and surgical procedures. It has caused many healthcare systems to stop performing their routine screenings. Altering medical clinics to COVID‐19 referral centers, lockdowns, and the public fear to refer to medical centers caused a significant reduction in the referral rate; especially in the elderly. This short review article highlights the transform in clinical practice during the post‐COVID era and the need for future medical revolutions. Methods A comprehensive literature search was separately performed by both authors. The articles published between 2019 and August 2021 were included in this study and selected according to a quality appraisal method. Results We have summarized the possible corresponding changes in the diagnosis and treatment of all fields of medical care including internal medicine, surgical, and minor subcategories after the COVID‐19 pandemic. We have also discussed the potential impacts of the pandemic on all these different categories and subcategories of medicine, including the outpatient setting and clinical work. We do believe that the lack of routine check‐ups has led to an increase in the stage of disease in patients with a previously diagnosed problem. On the other hand, the dramatic change in the lifestyle of the population including restricted mobility and increased consumption of unhealthy food has caused metabolic syndrome and other new diseases that have not been diagnosed and properly managed. Conclusion Our findings revealed the urgent need for public health awareness. It indicated the need to carry out both psychological and screening approaches in the post‐COVID era to not miss patients with a chronic disease and new cases who were undiagnosed during the COVID pandemic.

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Triangle of COVID, anxiety and menstrual cycle

Cited by 86 publications

References 24 publications

Menstrual Symptoms After COVID-19 Vaccine: A Cross-Sectional Investigation in the MENA Region

Menstrual Symptoms After COVID-19 Vaccine: A Cross-Sectional Investigation in the MENA Region

The Effects of SARS-CoV-2 Infection on Female Fertility: A Review of the Literature

The overall impact of COVID‐19 on healthcare during the pandemic: A multidisciplinary point of view

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