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Survey study, 2022

# Did COVID-19 infection change women's menstrual cycles?

More than three-quarters of women reported changes to their menstrual cycles during the COVID-19 pandemic, including changes in cycle length, bleeding duration, or premenstrual symptoms.

 Early or limited evidence

155 women in Mumbai (during the second wave of COVID-19)

## What they did

Online survey conducted from April to September 2021 of 155 women, asking about changes to their menstrual cycles after COVID-19 infection.

## What they found

78% reported changes in their menstrual cycles. These changes included changes in cycle length, duration of bleeding, or premenstrual symptoms.

## What it means for you

COVID-19 and pandemic-related stress may disrupt menstrual cycles, but the study cannot separate the virus from the stress caused by the pandemic. Limited to women in Mumbai with internet access.

155

women surveyed

78%

reported changes in menstrual cycles

## About the study

Original title A survey on the impact of COVID-19 infection on menstrual cycle following second wave of COVID infection in a tertiary care centre in Mumbai Authors Niranjan Narayanrao Chavan, Manan Murlidhar Boob, Sonam Simpatwar et al. Journal International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology Year 2022 Study design Survey study Participants 155 What was tested None tested Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20220176](https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20220176)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Menstrual cycle and mood](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-cycle-mood/)[Stress](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-stress/)[Work and productivity](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-work/)

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