Adverse Effect of COVID-19 Vaccinations on Menstrual Pattern Among Young Women

Ramlah Atif Khan¹, Mohammad Aamir Qayyum Sarguroh Khan¹
¹ Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University

Background

A significant proportion of women in their reproductive years, ranging from 14% to 25% globally, experience menstrual irregularities as a result of several underlying causes that have been identified. Menstrual imbalance significantly increases the risk of developing major disorders. The issue of COVID-19 vaccinations potentially impacting menstrual health should be acknowledged and addressed to facilitate accurate diagnosis and treatment. This would not only enhance the women’s quality of life but also stimulate discussions about the safety of the vaccines, which have been given to over 71.8% of the global population.

Methods

Conducting a comprehensive literature study required a thorough analysis of papers available on PubMed. Only complete papers written in English were taken into account. The inclusion criteria comprised works specifically related to the effects of COVID-19 vaccinations on menstruation patterns, as well as studies that utilized surveys based on questionnaires.

Results

The data examined from the extensively evaluated publications revealed evident menstrual- related fluctuations in young girls worldwide. Populations that got the vaccination saw various effects, including changes in the time of menstruation, the severity of menstrual symptoms, incidences of menopausal bleeding, and return of menses.

Conclusion

The comprehensive research done have together determined that Covid-19 vaccinations do undoubtedly contribute to a significant incidence of adverse effects on menstruation irregularities, pre-menstrual symptoms, and vaginal bleeding. Nevertheless, the exact reason for these changes remains unknown. Due to the significant impact on public health, it is crucial to conduct more research efforts to determine the precise causes of these changes and discover preventive strategies.

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