The menstrual cycle and the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The impact of COVID-19 virus on menstrual cycles in unvaccinated women is limited.

Objective

To investigate the prevalence of changes to menstrual cycle characteristics, hormonal symptoms and lifestyle changes prior to and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

A retrospective online cross-sectional survey completed by social media users between July 2020 to October 2020. Participants were living in the United Kingdom (UK), premenopausal status and, or over 18 years of age.

Main outcome(s) and measures(s)

The primary outcome was to assess changes to menstrual cycle characteristics during the pandemic following the Checklist for Reporting Results of Internet E-Surveys (CHERRIES). Secondary outcomes included assessment of hormonal and lifestyle changes.

SUBMITTER: Mitra A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10566721 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature