Alterations in menstrual characteristics and associated factors in Chinese women post SARS-CoV-2 infection: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Following a significant relaxation of restrictions in China on December 7, 2022, after a surge in SARS-CoV-2 infections, an uptick in women presenting with menstrual disorders was observed in clinics. This study aimed to explore the alterations in menstrual characteristics and associated factors post SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Methods

A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among 869 non-amenorrheic adult Chinese females (aged 18-53) to study the changes in menstrual characteristics and other infection-related factors post initial SARS-CoV-2 infection. The reported menstrual changes (group A) were compared to the reported no menstrual changes (group B). Data collected included basic individual-level information such as age, height, weight, menstrual history, repro

SUBMITTER: Jiang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11837296 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature