RESUMO
Son diversos los factores que pueden afectar al ciclo menstrual de la mujer, entre ellos enfermedades o fármacos, como la enfermedad COVID-19 y las vacunas. El objetivo de esta revisión es explorar los estudios publicados hasta la fecha que han estudiado la presencia de alteraciones que puedan relacionarse con la COVID-19 o la vacunación contra el virus SARS-CoV-2.Se ha realizado una revisión en la base de datos PubMed, seleccionando 10 artículos en los que se ha estudiado el ciclo menstrual de mujeres adultas en edad fértil, tres de ellos en los que las participantes han sido diagnosticadas de COVID-19 y siete en los que las participantes han sido vacunadas contra el virus SARS-CoV-2.Respecto a las alteraciones relacionadas con la COVID-19, entre un 16 y un 47,2% de las participantes presentaron una prolongación de su ciclo, siendo más frecuente en aquellas que informaron de más síntomas de COVID-19, observando una normalización tras uno a dos ciclos.Respecto a las alteraciones descritas tras la vacunación contra el SARS-CoV-2, el 45-78% de las participantes refirieron alteraciones del ciclo menstrual, con resultados dispares respecto a los diferentes parámetros analizados, excepto en que las alteraciones se resolvían en unos dos meses.Tanto la enfermedad COVID-19 como la vacunación parecen estar relacionadas con la presentación de alteraciones en la menstruación, siendo estas limitadas en el tiempo y no graves. Sin embargo, los estudios son escasos hasta la fecha, por lo que es importante seguir desarrollando estudios que aporten evidencia científica.(AU)
A number of factors can affect a woman's menstrual cycle, including diseases or drugs, such as COVID-19 disease and vaccinations. The aim of this review is to explore the studies published to date that have studied the presence of alterations that may be related to COVID-19 or vaccination against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.We conducted a review in the PubMed database, selecting 10 articles in which the menstrual cycle of adult women of childbearing age was studied, 3 of them in which the participants had been diagnosed with COVID-19 and 7 in which the participants had been vaccinated against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.Regarding COVID-19-related disturbances, 16%-47.2% of the participants presented a prolongation of their cycle, which was more frequent in those who reported more COVID-19 symptoms, and which normalised after 1-2 cycles.Regarding the alterations described after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination, 45%-78% of participants reported menstrual cycle alterations, with disparate results for the different parameters analysed, except that the alterations resolved in about 2 months.Both COVID-19 disease and vaccination appear to be associated with the occurrence of menstrual disturbances, which are limited in time and not severe. However, studies are scarce to date, and it is important to continue to develop studies that provide scientific evidence.(AU)
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Humanos , Feminino , Pandemias , Infecções por Coronavirus , Coronavírus Relacionado à Síndrome Respiratória Aguda Grave , Vacinação , Ciclo Menstrual , Ginecologia , ObstetríciaRESUMO
A number of factors can affect a woman's menstrual cycle, including diseases or drugs, such as COVID-19 disease and vaccinations. The aim of this review is to explore the studies published to date that have studied the presence of alterations that may be related to COVID-19 or vaccination against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.We conducted a review in the PubMed database, selecting 10 articles in which the menstrual cycle of adult women of childbearing age was studied, 3 of them in which the participants had been diagnosed with COVID-19 and 7 in which the participants had been vaccinated against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.Regarding COVID-19-related disturbances, 16%-47.2% of the participants presented a prolongation of their cycle, which was more frequent in those who reported more COVID-19 symptoms, and which normalised after 1-2 cycles.Regarding the alterations described after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination, 45%-78% of participants reported menstrual cycle alterations, with disparate results for the different parameters analysed, except that the alterations resolved in about 2 months.Both COVID-19 disease and vaccination appear to be associated with the occurrence of menstrual disturbances, which are limited in time and not severe. However, studies are scarce to date, and it is important to continue to develop studies that provide scientific evidence.
