Evaluation of menstrual irregularities after COVID-19 vaccination: Results of the MECOVAC survey

Article Obstetrics & Gynecology

Association Between Menstrual Cycle Length and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccination A US Cohort

Alison Edelman et al.

Summary: This study aimed to assess whether COVID-19 vaccination is associated with changes in menstrual cycle or menses length. The findings suggest that vaccination is associated with a small change in cycle length but not menses length.

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY (2022)

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Analysis of sex hormones and menstruation in COVID-19 women of child-bearing age

Kezhen Li et al.

Summary: While COVID-19 infection may affect menstrual volume and cycle length in women of child-bearing age, the average levels of sex hormones and ovarian reserve did not show significant changes. The changes observed in menstruation may be temporary and reversible, potentially attributed to transient suppression of ovarian function.

REPRODUCTIVE BIOMEDICINE ONLINE (2021)

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Article Immunology

Cardiovascular, neurological, and pulmonary events following vaccination with the BNT162b2, ChAdOx1 nCoV-19, and Ad26.COV2.S vaccines: An analysis of European data

Luigi Cari et al.

Summary: The study found that the frequency of severe adverse events in ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 and Ad26.COV2.S vaccine recipients is significantly higher compared to BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine recipients, suggesting potential risks associated with virus-based vaccines. However, the frequency of SAE types varies among recipients in different age groups.

JOURNAL OF AUTOIMMUNITY (2021)

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Article Obstetrics & Gynecology

Pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic: an exploration of patients' lived experiences

Sabrina Kolker et al.

Summary: This study explored the lived experiences, psychological and behavioral responses of pregnant individuals during COVID-19. Participants faced challenges related to childbirth, increased worry and fear, and difficulty accessing care. They provided strategies for coping with pandemic stress and advised healthcare providers on providing mental health support, clear communication, and more postpartum and breastfeeding support.

BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH (2021)

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Triangle of COVID, anxiety and menstrual cycle

Omer Demir et al.

Summary: This study found that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected women's menstrual cycles, leading to shorter period durations and fewer pads used per day, while increased anxiety scores were positively correlated with menstrual symptoms.

JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY (2021)

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Article Health Policy & Services

Lessons from Israel's COVID-19 Green Pass program

Shelly Kamin-Friedman et al.

Summary: The Green Pass requirement in Israel mandates presentation for entry to certain establishments, favoring vaccinated or recovered individuals but imposing restrictions on those who are not, potentially undermining solidarity and trust.

ISRAEL JOURNAL OF HEALTH POLICY RESEARCH (2021)

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Article Law

COVID-19 Green Pass: a Lesson on the Proportionality Principle from Galicia

Luca Roncati et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented measures worldwide, with the green pass, initially designed to overcome restrictions, turning into a controversial tool that could both aid in easing limitations as well as exacerbate social inequality and division.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH LAW (2021)

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Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Estrogen and COVID-19 symptoms: Associations in women from the COVID Symptom Study

Ricardo Costeira et al.

Summary: The study found that menopausal women had higher rates of predicted COVID-19, while users of combined oral contraceptive pills had lower rates. Hormone replacement therapy usage did not consistently show associations with COVID-19. However, caution should be taken when interpreting the results due to certain limitations in the data collection.

PLOS ONE (2021)

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Menstrual changes after covid-19 vaccination A link is plausible and should be investigated

Victoria Male Lecturer

BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL (2021)

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Article Geriatrics & Gerontology

Differences in the clinical characteristics of COVID-19 patients who died in hospital during different phases of the pandemic: national data from Italy

Luigi Palmieri et al.

Summary: The characteristics of patients dying with COVID-19 in Italy, including age, gender, comorbidities, infections, treatment patterns, and survival time, have significantly changed between the first and second phases of the epidemic. These changes are likely attributed to improved care organization, delivery, and disease treatment knowledge.

AGING CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH (2021)

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