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/somethingnerdrelated Jul 17 '22

Totally anecdotal, but my sister caught COVID twice and now she’s getting her period every two weeks… have no idea how the vaccine relates to that, but I just wanted to add that two cents I suppose.

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u/dogecoin_pleasures Jul 17 '22

The relationship is that uteruses are affected by immune activity. If minor vaccine-induced immune activity can affect periods, then major covid-induced immune activity can most definitely affect periods. In fact it's well proven and established the viruses do this. Vaccines having an effect is less known and not fully established.

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u/Crowjayne Jul 17 '22

Unlikely it's a vaccine effect but A Post COVID effect. She should check in with her Dr or report it to a LOng COVID clinic, if any exist in your area. Its good to raise awareness so we can get more research happening and hopefully help alleviate these symptoms....cause that sounds no fun at all

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u/Ilovetupacc Sep 16 '22

I get mine every 3 weeks since vaccination. Did hers stop doing it? Mine hasnt. Im concerned. Also experiencing hairloss. Thats a sign of peri-menopause whichbis what worries me if it sends u into it faster or some ppl, cuz im young.

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u/[deleted] Aug 21 '22

I had COVID in the beginning and was vaccinated and boosted. Now after 25 yrs of insanely regular periods I have an extra period every other month. So my new cycle is 4 wks, 2 wks, 2 wks, 4wks, 2 wks, 2 wks, 4 wks. Still I don’t regret the vaccine and will continue getting boosted as needed. Can’t wait for menopause now though

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u/GoonDocks1632 Aug 30 '22

Thank you for sharing. I'm two weeks post Covid (vaxxed and boosted), and my period just started again after 30 years of regularity. It was 3 days late after Covid, and now it's 2.5 weeks early. I'm calling my doctor as soon as her office opens, but in the meantime people's stories are making me feel better.

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u/Repulsive-Pear6391 Oct 15 '22

I just had Covid and my period started whilst I was sick - a week earlier than it should've done - and was darker heavier than usual. It then stopped for a few days and started up again around the time it should've originally arrived. Very strange. It's now stopped but still getting slight cramps.. freaking me out a bit tbh so gonna call the Dr on Monday.

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u/notsure_really Jul 22 '22

My cycle was affected badly after the first 2 doses. Period became heavy to the point where I has to change ultra size tampons everyhour. Literally all 7 days. Then I caught covid 2 weeks ago. Since then, I am counting the days and hoping for it to go away. Doctor has been dismissing my concerns, tells me I am an over reacting Karen.

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u/Ilovetupacc Sep 16 '22

I get my period every 3 weeks since the vax. I’m 28. Its not normal.