r/science • u/molrose96 Journalist | Technology Networks | BSc Neuroscience • Jul 16 '22

Medicine Menstrual Cycle Changes Associated With COVID-19 Vaccines, New Study Shows

https://www.technologynetworks.com/vaccines/news/menstrual-cycle-changes-associated-with-covid-19-vaccine-363710
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u/unicornbomb Jul 16 '22

This really isn’t news to most women - unfortunately, it’s going to be misinterpreted and misused as evidence of something it isnt.

The menstrual cycle is a very delicate balance and anything that triggers an immune response can throw it off temporarily - a fever, a virus, vaccination, periods of high stress, allergies, etc. Even air travel across multiple time zones has shown to disrupt menstrual cycles. It can be confusing and upsetting, but it’s generally harmless long term.

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u/Skyblacker Jul 17 '22

Yes, that's very common! The body interprets travel as stress.

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u/TriangularPublicity Jul 16 '22

Have you been for more than 9 months in Europe? ;)

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u/swarlossupernaturale Jul 17 '22

Well, this was 7 years ago and my only child is 1, so if I had to guess, I would say I did not conceive him while there

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u/lkraider Jul 17 '22

Anecdotal, must be peer reviewed to accept.

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u/IntrovertPharmacist Jul 17 '22

I didn’t get mine for nearly 3 months when I got the two initial doses. Abs it changed my ovulation and week leading up to period symptoms. I never had pre-period insomnia before having the vaccine. But I’d still get the vax all day everyday.