Effect of COVID-19 on Menstruation: An Observational Study
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2023-06
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MRI Publication Pvt. Ltd.
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Introduction: COVID-19 patients have been reported to have systemic complications. Analyzing its effect on the endocrine system is essential to ensure women’s reproductive health. Aim: This study aimed to determine the effect of COVID-19 disease on menstruation. Methods: It was a hospital-based cross-sectional study conducted from October 2021 to April 2022, using a validated questionnaire to collect the data. The study included females (15 to 49 years) who had confirmed COVID infection. Results: A total of 132 females participated in the study. For 29 (22%) patients presenting with menstrual cycle changes, most common change was prolonged cycle (14%). An increase in menstrual volume was reported by 12%, where as 35% of patients experienced more pain during menstruation. Menstrual irregularities were significantly higher in severe infection (p-value 0.04). Conclusion: There were transient changes in menstruation in COVID-19-infected patients, with a higher probability of menstruation abnormalities among severely infected patients.
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Humans, Female, Menstruation, Cross-Sectional Studies, COVID-19, Menstruation Disturbances, Menstrual Cycle, Surveys and Questionnaires, Probability
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Singh M, Kaur M, Verma A, Sharma N.. Effect of COVID-19 on Menstruation: An Observational Study. Indian Journal of Community Health. 2023 Jun; 35(2): 227 – 230