How COVID-19 Vaccines May Affect Periods

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How COVID-19 Vaccines May Affect Periods
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When COVID-19 vaccinations first began, many people reported heavier periods

hen clinical trials began testing the various COVID-19 vaccines, one question participants weren’t asked about was whether they experienced any changes to their menstrual cycles or unexpected bleeding after getting vaccinated.

To gain a better understanding of what was happening, the researchers launched a survey in April 2021. More than 39,000 people responded: 91% of whom identified only as women, and 9% of whom were gender-diverse. Among those who have regular periods, 41% of respondents reported heavier bleeding after getting vaccinated, while 44% said they didn’t notice any change.

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