Evaluation of menstrual symptoms after Coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination in women with endometriosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vaccination can have an impact on menstruation, and this impact may be more notable in women with inflammatory gynecological pathologies such as endometriosis.

Objectives

We aimed to investigate the impact of mRNA-based SARS-CoV-2 vaccines on menstrual cycle-related symptoms in women with endometriosis and assess the effect of hormonal therapy on potential SARS-CoV-2 vaccination-induced menstrual changes.

Design

A total of 848 women who received at least two doses of mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines were prospectively recruited: 407 with endometriosis (endometriosis group) and 441 healthy controls (non-endometriosis group).

Methods

Data regarding demographics, clinical characteristics, hormonal treatment, and menstrual-associated symptoms in the first an

SUBMITTER: Martinez-Zamora MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10251079 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature