Menstruation changes

Unexpected vaginal bleeding and COVID-19 vaccination in nonmenstruating womenUploaded 28-09-23https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37738335/Altered bleeding pattern after COVID-19 vaccination has been frequently addressed among menstruating womenMenstrual abnormalities after COVID-19 vaccines: A systematic reviewhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9294036/A total of 78, 138 vaccinated women(14 studies). 39, 759 (52.05%) had some form of a menstrual problem after vaccination. 22nd September 2023The Norwegian Institute of Public HealthAssociation between COVID-19 vaccination and vaginal bleeding,among nonmenstruating women is not well studied. Menorrhagia, increased bleeding during periodMetrorrhagia, Irregular bleeds / between menstrual periods. Polymenorrhea, less than 21 day cycles, therefore more frequent periodsSeveral cohorts followed throughout the pandemicSystematic data collection of self-reporting.Percentages of unexpected vaginal bleeding(During a period of 8 to 9 months)50% happened within 28 days of vaccination.7,725 postmenopausal women, 3.3%7,148 perimenopausal women, 14.1%7,052 premenopausal women, 13.1%In postmenopausal womenThe risk of unexpected vaginal bleeding,in the 4 weeks after vaccination,was increased two to threefold, compared to a prevaccination period. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/VOLUME/16/ELOCATOR/e187494452305083/FULLTEXT/11.1% and 37.5% experienced menstrual symptomsIn nonmenstruating perimenopausal and premenopausal womenRisk of unexpected (breakthrough) vaginal bleeding after vaccinationIncreased three to fivefoldIn premenopausal womenSpikevax was associated with at 32% increased risk as compared to Comirnaty. More detailReports since December 2020,menstrual disturbances at frequencies not seen in previous vaccination campaignsSuch events were not addressed in the preceding clinical vaccine trialsEuropean Medicines AgencyRecently updated product information of the mRNA vaccines,to include heavy menstrual bleeding as a potential side effect.PMB can be a symptom of endometrial carcinoma and precancerous lesionsWomen with PMB should be referred for specialized gynecological examination Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices