The effects of Covid-19 mRNA vaccine on adolescence gynecological well-being.
Arch Gynecol Obstet
; 307(5): 1625-1631, 2023 05.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2272586
ABSTRACT
KEY MESSAGE Menstruation of adolescent girls might be influenced by Covid-19 mRNA vaccine, however, the ovarian reserve estimated by AMH is not compromised. BACKGROUND:
Recent studies have suggested that the acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) mRNA vaccine causes menstrual abnormalities which led to concerns regarding its influence on the reproductive system. This study aims to investigate the influence of the SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine on gynecologic well-being and future fertility of adolescent girls.METHODS:
This is a prospective cohort study conducted at a university affiliated medical center between June and July 2021. Adolescent girls aged 12-16 years who were vaccinated by two Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines (21 days apart) were included in the study. All participants completed a computerized questionnaire regarding their general medical and gynecological background at recruitment and 3 months later. Blood samples were collected for AMH levels before and 3 months following the first mRNA vaccineRESULTS:
The study group consisted of 35 girls, and of them, follow-up was completed by questionnaire and AMH sampling in 35 (90%) and 22 (56%) girls, respectively. Among the 22/35 girls who reported regular menstruation before vaccination, seven (31.8%) experienced irregularities post-vaccination. Four of the eight pre-menarche girls included in the study reported on menarche on follow-up. Median AMH levels were 3.09 (IQR 1.96-4.82) µg/L and 2.96 (2.21-4.73) µg/L at baseline and after 3 months, respectively (p = 0.07). After controlling for age, BMI and presentation of side effects, no association was demonstrated to the change in AMH levels (AMH2-AMH1).CONCLUSIONS:
Although menstruation of adolescent girls might be influenced by Covid-19 mRNA vaccine, it seems that the ovarian reserve estimated by AMH is not compromised. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION National Institutes of Health (NCT04748172).Keywords
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International databases
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
COVID-19 Vaccines
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Cohort study
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Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
Topics:
Vaccines
Limits:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
Arch Gynecol Obstet
Journal subject:
Gynecology
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Obstetrics
Year:
2023
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
S00404-023-06981-2
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