How does the COVID-19 vaccine affect menstruation?

How does the COVID-19 vaccine affect menstruation?

Women who received COVID-19 vaccines had a less than one-day increase in the length of their menstrual cycles around the time of their doses. The findings suggest that women may have a slightly longer menstrual cycle after COVID-19 vaccination, but the change is temporary and within the range of normal variation.

Why can my period be different after the COVID-19 vaccine?

The lining of the uterus — called the endometrium, which sheds each month — has also been linked to the immune system. It’s possible that the vaccine or its effect on the immune system and/or hormones is somehow affecting the endometrium, leading to period irregularities.

Can the COVID-19 vaccine change your cycle?

However, a recent study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) indicates that the changes, if connected, are minimal. According to researchers, those who received a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine did have an increase in cycle length — of just one day — when compared to unvaccinated women.

Can someone who is trying to get pregnant get the COVID-19 vaccine?

CDC and Medical Professionals Recommend COVID-19 Vaccination for People Who Want to Have Children. COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for people who are trying to get pregnant now or might become pregnant in the future, as well as their partners.

Are there any late side effects to the COVID-19 vaccine?

Late side effects following any vaccination are extremely rare. Vaccine monitoring has historically shown that if side effects are going to occur, they generally happen within six weeks of receiving a vaccine dose.

Is it safe to take Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy?

People who are pregnant have not reported different side effects from people who are not pregnant after vaccination with mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines). Fever, for any reason, has been associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes.