Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health
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Impact of COVID-19 vaccine on menstrual symptoms among women with endometriosis

Approved: 2023

Collaborators:

  • Dr Dereje Gedle Gete
  • Prof Gita Mishra
  • Prof Jenny Doust
  • Prof Annette Dobson
  • Dr Sally Mortlock
  • Prof Grant Montgomery
  • Prof Jason Abbott
  • Dr Marina Kvaskoff

Synopsis

Endometriosis causes a wide range of symptoms through immunologic and inflammatory mediators. Women with endometriosis often experience menstrual symptoms, including heavy menstrual bleeding, severe period pain, and irregular periods. COVID-19 vaccines have also been shown to elicit an immune response in the body, which could potentially trigger changes in menstrual cycles, particularly for women with pre-existing menstrual disorders. This project, therefore, aimed to examine the impact of the COVID-19 vaccine on menstrual symptoms among women with endometriosis.