Singh, MKaur, MVerma, ASharma, N.2023-08-092023-08-092023-06Singh 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 – 2300971-75872248-9509http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/222035Introduction: 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.HumansFemaleMenstruationCross-Sectional StudiesCOVID-19Menstruation DisturbancesMenstrual CycleSurveys and QuestionnairesProbabilityJournal ArticleIndiaGeetanjali Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan, IndiaDepartment of Physiology, Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan, IndiaDepartment of Community Medicine, Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan, IndiaDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India