Impact of COVID-19 severity on menstrual and mental health in women of reproductive age: a cross-sectional survey at a tertiary healthcare center

ABSTRACT

Background: Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) has claimed innumerous lives globally resulting in increased stress affecting woman's menstrual, sexual, and mental health, an area of significant concern. The study was aimed to understand the effect of COVID-19 severity on menstrual and mental health. Method: A cross-sectional survey using a closed-ended questionnaire was conducted on COVID-19 positive women of reproductive age (18-45 years), admitted at School of Medical Sciences and Research, Greater Noida, during the period of April 1, 2021, to May 31, 2021. One-hundred and thirteen patients were enrolled to evaluate any change in a menstrual pattern along with alteration in sleep and sexual drive. Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 was used to assess mental health. Results were analyzed using the Chi-square test.