By Adriana Diaz August 17, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A new study has found that COVID-19 infections and vaccinations temporarily lengthen menstrual cycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The research, published last week in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology, is one of the first such studies to use real-time tracked data versus relying on a person\u2019s memory of their cycle changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMenstrual health is significantly understudied and underrepresented in research and medicine,\u201d Dr. Alison Edelman, physician scientist at Oregon Health & Science University, said in a statement Thursday to The Post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Researchers from the University of Montpellier and Oregon Health & Science University used data from Clue, a reproductive health app, with the personally identifiable information removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The analysis of 6,000 Clue users in 110 countries found an increase in menstrual cycle length following a COVID-19 infection or vaccination, but this change was small and temporary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The study found a small and temporary increase in menstrual cycle length following a COVID-19 infection or vaccination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On average, unvaccinated users experiencing a COVID-19 infection reported a 1.45 day increase in their menstrual cycle, while vaccinated users reported a 1.14 day increase in their cycle after receiving the shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In both cases, these changes appeared to last only one cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis work is important and necessary to provide answers which can reassure individuals who are experiencing menstrual changes following a COVID-19 infection,\u201d Edelman said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The researchers determined that the changes were likely caused by people\u2019s immune systems reacting to the virus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They were sure to note that menstrual cycles can change for a variety of reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics, a change of less than eight days within the average 28-day cycle is considered within the normal range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cropped shot of an attractive young woman lying down on her bed and suffering from period pains at home<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On average, unvaccinated users experiencing a COVID-19 infection reported a 1.45 day increase in their menstrual cycle, while vaccinated users reported a 1.14 day increase in their cycle after receiving the shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While the effects of COVID-19 are still being studied, some research has found links between the virus and menstruation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A study published last year in Obstetrics & Gynecology found that women vaccinated against COVID-19 saw a slight delay \u2014 by less than one day, on average \u2014 in the onset of their menstrual periods, compared to unvaccinated women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The average delay in women\u2019s cycles after the first vaccine dose was 0.64 day (about 15.36 hours), and 0.79 day (about 18.96 hours) following the second dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The shot did not substantially affect the number of bleeding days, according to findings from more than 4,000 participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Like in the Clue-based study, researchers also claimed the change may have been related to the immune system\u2019s response to the virus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Asian woman hand holding calendar counting the date and checking her menstrual cycle planning for ovulation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMenstrual health is significantly understudied and underrepresented in research and medicine,\u201d Dr. Alison Edelman, physician scientist at Oregon Health & Science University, told The Post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What do you think? Post a comment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Research also published in Obstetrics & Gynecology found that stress related to the pandemic caused changes in women\u2019s periods, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The results showed that more than half of the 354 participants had a change in cycle length, duration, flow and\/or frequency of spotting in between cycles after March 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some women with the highest stress levels due to COVID-19 experienced changes in all four of the categories.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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