What menstrual disturbances can occur after passing COVID-19?
It has been observed that the most frequent menstrual alterations in women who have undergone COVID-19 are alterations in the duration and frequency of menstruation. On the other hand, some cases of dysmenorrhea, known as menstrual pain, have also been observed.
What is the reason for this?
There is a demonstrated psychosocial stress following COVID infection. In part, it would explain the hormonal disruption. In addition, there is inflammation and coagulation disturbance with a pro-thrombotic tendency.
What effects has the psychological burden of the pandemic had on menstrual cycles?
The psychological burden has been very important. They say that the next pandemic will be caused by mental illness.
On the one hand, young people have stopped relating to each other. On the other hand, there are many cases of women affected by gender violence, who have had to live with their abuser. With regard to the labor field, the economic burden of self-employed workers has been very hard. Similarly, the burden of loneliness in women who live alone and could not go out to socialize.
Are they disturbances that can affect long term or are they transitory?
Most of the time they are transient, but there is a group of patients who suffer persistent COVID.
Do they affect women with specific characteristics or all women in general?
In my experience, the infection attacks the weak point of the organism.
What can we do to reduce the possibility of menstrual disturbances in case of COVID? How can we improve our immune system?
Fortunately, there are many things we can do. The fundamental thing is to support our immune system:
- Rest.
- Supplementation with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
- Practicing some exercise.
- Correct hygiene and positive visualization.
- Of course, with strict medical control and, if necessary, hospital help.