Survey study, 2022
Did COVID-19 infection change women's menstrual cycles?
More than three-quarters of women reported changes to their menstrual cycles during the COVID-19 pandemic, including changes in cycle length, bleeding duration, or premenstrual symptoms.
What they did
Online survey conducted from April to September 2021 of 155 women, asking about changes to their menstrual cycles after COVID-19 infection.
What they found
78% reported changes in their menstrual cycles. These changes included changes in cycle length, duration of bleeding, or premenstrual symptoms.
What it means for you
COVID-19 and pandemic-related stress may disrupt menstrual cycles, but the study cannot separate the virus from the stress caused by the pandemic. Limited to women in Mumbai with internet access.
155
women surveyed
78%
reported changes in menstrual cycles
About the study
- Original title
- A survey on the impact of COVID-19 infection on menstrual cycle following second wave of COVID infection in a tertiary care centre in Mumbai
- Authors
- Niranjan Narayanrao Chavan, Manan Murlidhar Boob, Sonam Simpatwar et al.
- Journal
- International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Year
- 2022
- Study design
- Survey study
- Participants
- 155
- What was tested
- None tested
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20220176
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