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

ABSTRACT:

Research question

Does SARS-CoV-2 infection have an effect on ovarian reserve, sex hormones and menstruation of women of child-bearing age?

Design

This is a retrospective, cross-sectional study in which clinical and laboratory data from 237 women of child-bearing age diagnosed with COVID-19 were retrospectively reviewed. Menstrual data from 177 patients were analysed. Blood samples from the early follicular phase were tested for sex hormones and anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH).

Results

Among 237 patients with confirmed COVID-19, severely ill patients had more comorbidities than mildly ill patients (34% versus 8%), particularly for patients with diabetes, hepatic disease and malignant tumours. Of 177 patients with menstrual records, 45 (25%) patients presented with menstr

SUBMITTER: Li K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7522626 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature