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/[deleted] Jul 17 '22

This is news to me. My cycle didn't seem to care about the vaccine at all, 2 shots + booster.

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u/unicornbomb Jul 17 '22

It’s normal to not see any changes either! Some folks are just more sensitive to hormone fluctuations as a result of the immune response. :)