Survey study, 2023
Did COVID-19 infection and vaccination affect women's menstrual cycles and mental health?
Yes, temporarily. 48.2% of women reported menstrual changes after COVID and 58.8% after vaccination, with more period pain and PMS. Mental health worsened with more anxiety and poor sleep. Most changes improved by 6 months.
What they did
Online questionnaire study of young women aged 18 to 25 in Georgia. They reported their menstrual cycle and mental health before COVID, 3 to 6 months after COVID infection, and after COVID vaccination.
What they found
48.2% reported significant menstrual cycle changes after COVID. Menstrual cycle length increased 3 months after infection but returned to normal by 6 months. Period duration was longer 3 and 6 months after infection. PMS symptoms and period pain increased significantly. 58.8% reported menstrual changes within 3 months of vaccination, with significant improvement by 6 months. Women reported significant increases in low mood, poor concentration, anxiety, poor sleep, and loneliness.
What it means for you
COVID infection and vaccination can temporarily disrupt menstrual cycles and mental health, likely through stress and anxiety. Most effects resolved within 6 months. The main limits are that no sample size was reported and there was no control group.
48.2%
had menstrual changes after COVID infection
58.8%
had menstrual changes after vaccination
6 months
time until most menstrual changes improved
About the study
- Original title
- The impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the menstrual cycle and mental health of young Georgian women
- Authors
- Elene Asanidze, Jenaro Kristesashvili, Nunu Tchagiashvili et al.
- Journal
- MODERN ISSUES OF MEDICINE AND MANAGEMENT
- Year
- 2023
- Study design
- Survey study
- What was tested
- COVID-19 infection and vaccination (natural exposure, not a treatment trial)
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.56580/geomedi22
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