Contemporary OB/GYN There is an association between COVID-19 infection and abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), according to a recent study published in Clinical Science.1
Recent concerns have arisen about menstrual disturbances during the COVID-19 pandemic, potentially caused by disease infection, vaccination, or pandemic-related stress. However, data linking each factor independently to menstrual cycles remains limited.
Menstruation is often perceived as a sign of fertility and health in women, causing menstrual disturbances to often lead to anxiety and stress.2 Ovarian sex hormones have also been linked to modulation of disease susceptibility and severity.1 This highlights a need for increased understanding about the impact of COVID-19 infection on menstruation.