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The global pandemic and changes in women's reproductive health: an observational study.
Haile, Liya; van de Roemer, Niels; Gemzell-Danielsson, Kristina; Perelló Capó, Josep; Lete Lasa, Iñaki; Vannuccini, Silvia; Koch, Martin C; Hildebrandt, Thomas; Calaf, Joaquim.
  • Haile L; Independent Contractor, Arlington, VA, USA.
  • van de Roemer N; Valley Electronics AG, Zürich, Switzerland.
  • Gemzell-Danielsson K; Department of Women's and Children's Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
  • Perelló Capó J; Department of Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Hospital de Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Lete Lasa I; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Araba University Hospital, Jose Atxotegui s/n, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.
  • Vannuccini S; Department of Experimental, Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy, Florence, Italy.
  • Koch MC; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Anregiomed Ansbach Klinikum, Ansbach, Germany.
  • Hildebrandt T; Frauenklinik, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Universitaetsstrasse 21-23, Erlangen, Germany.
  • Calaf J; Department of Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain.
Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care ; 27(2): 102-106, 2022 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1624495
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

The COVID-19 global pandemic has led to the death of millions around the world and impacted the overall health of many people. In this article we aim to compare reproductive health indicators in the first 6 months of 2020 to the prior year, as well as explore stress and quality of life during this time.

METHODS:

This retrospective observational study examined the menstrual cycles of 1159 women who were using a fertility tracking device to record their menstrual cycle and BBT data. We utilised a supplemental mobile application to administer a supplemental survey to collect data on stress and quality of life. Descriptive analyses were conducted with t-tests for two-group comparisons.

RESULTS:

Study participants from 15 countries contributed to a total of 13,194 cycles. 23.1% (268/1159) responded to the survey focussed on assessing psychosocial distress. 44.4% (119/268) of the study participants reported that they had noticed a change in their menstrual cycle, temperature curve, or menstruation in the past 12 months. Cycle analysis found the average cycle length and pre-ovulation phase length was longer in the first 6 months of 2019, while the average days of menstruation was slightly longer in 2020.

DISCUSSION:

Our findings indicate that menstrual cycle indicators changed only slightly in the first 6 months of 2020 but were still statistically significant. We were also able to understand that these study participants had some level of awareness of changes to their menstrual health.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Reproductive Health / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Female / Humans Language: English Journal: Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care Journal subject: Reproductive Medicine / Family Planning Services Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 13625187.2021.2024161

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Reproductive Health / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Female / Humans Language: English Journal: Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care Journal subject: Reproductive Medicine / Family Planning Services Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 13625187.2021.2024161