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{"title":"Prevalence of and Risk Factors Associated with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Among Female University Students of Health Sciences in a Middle Eastern Country.","authors":"Fay Alkhezi, Nourah AlNemash, Joud AlMutairi, Sarah Saleh, Mariam AlMutairi, Shahad Saleh, Saeed Akhtar","doi":"10.1089/whr.2023.0176","DOIUrl":"10.1089/whr.2023.0176","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common gynecological endocrinopathies in women of reproductive age in the Middle Eastern countries, including Kuwait. This cross-sectional study assessed the prevalence of and examined the factors associated with PCOS status among female university students of health sciences in Kuwait.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>During January 2023, a cross-sectional study was conducted among female students, enrolled in any of the five colleges (i.e., Medicine, Public Health, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Allied Health Sciences) of Kuwait University. Data were collected using a structured e-questionnaire administered through social media platforms. The prevalence (%) of physician-diagnosed PCOS was computed. The multivariable logistic regression model was used to compute the adjusted odds ratios (aOR) and corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CI) for the factors significantly associated with PCOS status.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 588 participants, most were Kuwaiti (86.5%), single (95.6%), and 21-24 years old (59.3%). The prevalence of PCOS was 16.3% (96/588). The risk factors significantly associated with PCOS status were hyperprolactinemia (aOR = 7.67; 95% CI: 3.72-15.83), menstrual irregularities (aOR = 5.12; 95% CI: 2.32-11.31), family history of PCOS (aOR = 3.49; 95% CI: 1.93- 6.29), hirsutism (aOR = 3.58; 95% CI: 2.06-6.21), and male pattern baldness (aOR = 2.06; 95% CI: 1.19-3.58).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study showed moderately high prevalence of PCOS. Hyperprolactinemia, menstrual irregularities, family history of PCOS, hirsutism and baldness were significantly associated with PCOS status in the study sample. Imparting awareness and early diagnosis may help minimize PCOS burden in this and other similar settings in the region. If implemented, future studies may look at the impact of such efforts.</p>","PeriodicalId":75329,"journal":{"name":"Women's health reports (New Rochelle, N.Y.)","volume":"5 1","pages":"579-587"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11347869/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142115760","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparative Study Between Blood Glucose Meters in a Maternity Center.","authors":"Rihab Ayadi, Monia Tlig, Imène Ben Jdida, Kaouther Zribi, Linda Khefacha, Mouna Sassi, Balsam Kacem, Amani Chérif","doi":"10.1089/whr.2024.0030","DOIUrl":"10.1089/whr.2024.0030","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Monitoring of diabetes by measuring capillary blood glucose using a glucometer.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To compare the three most used glucose meters in diabetic patients in a maternity and neonatal center in terms of repeatability, accuracy, and stability.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>A comparative study on 100 diabetic patients admitted to the various departments of a maternity and neonatal center. For each patient, a capillary measurement was made using each of the three glucometers to be tested (Accucheck^®, On Call^® and Bionime^®) as well as a blood glucose on venous blood, performed in the laboratory using the Siemens X brand plus^® PLC (reference method). The same sample was used to carry out all measurements.</p><p><strong>Results and conclusions: </strong>The Accucheck^® brand reader and the On Call^® brand thus, show a better correlation for open and closed bottles of test strips'storage, compared with the Bionime^® brand reader. We found that the Accucheck^® and On Call^® readers are comparable in terms of reliability of results and are better than the Bionime^® brand reader. We have found that, first using closed vials give more accurate results for glycemia readers and also, On Call^® and Accucheck^® brand readers are more reliable and accurate than the Bionime^® brand reader.</p>","PeriodicalId":75329,"journal":{"name":"Women's health reports (New Rochelle, N.Y.)","volume":"5 1","pages":"572-578"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11347866/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142115758","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Non-invasive Hemoglobin Screening for Detection of Postpartum Anemia.","authors":"Partha Pratim Das Mahapatra, Nirmal Kumar Mohakud, Chaitali Roy, Harshavardhan Rajagopal, Sandeep Sharma","doi":"10.1089/whr.2024.0028","DOIUrl":"10.1089/whr.2024.0028","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Postpartum period is a critical period for a woman, where the body of the woman is in healing stage. In this situation, there arises the risk for developing anemia, if proper diet is not maintained. So, it is necessary to routinely determine the hemoglobin levels during this period to avoid chances of developing anemia and assist in early diagnosis.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>A cross-sectional study was carried out at the maternity ward of Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital, Bhubaneswar. The study was conducted for a period of 5-6 months by received approval from the concerned institutional committee. The study involved women participants having age above 18 years and who had recently undergone delivery. Written informed consent was taken from all the participants prior to their enrolment for this study.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 670 women were involved in this study and more than 50% of the women were found to be affected by anemia. A Pearson's correlation of 0.87 was observed with sensitivity of 95.69% and specificity of 67.06% between the hematology analyzer and non-invasive EzeCheck device in determining anemia.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Women often neglect their health situations and always prioritize their family's wellbeing and health over their own. This avoidance results in the development of a chronic disease which in the long run becomes difficult to be cured. So, in such situations, it is necessary to inculcate certain routine tests for the women during their healing period (such as postpartum stage) to keep an eye on their health status. Use of non-invasive devices can help in achieving this in a painless and much effective manner with instant reporting of the results.</p>","PeriodicalId":75329,"journal":{"name":"Women's health reports (New Rochelle, N.Y.)","volume":"5 1","pages":"565-571"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11347867/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142115759","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Diagnostic Accuracy of Combined 3.0T Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Molybdenum Target X-Ray in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Correlation with Prognosis in Patients Undergoing Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy.","authors":"Li Xia, Ling Yang, Meng Hu","doi":"10.1089/whr.2023.0080","DOIUrl":"10.1089/whr.2023.0080","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study assessed the diagnostic efficacy of combining 3.0T MRI and molybdenum target X-ray in triple-negative breast carcinoma (TNBC) and its association with the prognosis of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The retrospective analysis included 128 patients suspected of having TNBC, who underwent 3.0T MRI and molybdenum target X-ray. Sensitivity and specificity were calculated for each imaging technique, and their combined diagnosis was evaluated using the four-table method. Consistency between the imaging techniques and pathological examination was assessed using the consistency checking method. Additionally, changes in imaging indicators were compared among patients with different prognostic indicators.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among the 128 patients, 86 were diagnosed with TNBC through pathological examination. The sensitivity and specificity of 3.0T MRI for TNBC were 82.56% and 76.19%, respectively. Molybdenum target X-ray exhibited a sensitivity of 77.91% and specificity of 78.57%. The combined diagnosis of the two techniques showed a sensitivity of 90.70% and specificity of 86.36%. There was good agreement between both imaging techniques and pathological examination results. Significant differences were observed in imaging indicators based on tumor diameter, histological grade, and lymph node metastasis.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Both 3.0T MRI and molybdenum target X-ray are valuable in diagnosing TNBC. Additionally, these imaging techniques provide prognostic information and can aid in treatment decision-making. The findings highlight the importance of 3.0T MRI and molybdenum target X-ray in improving the outcomes of patients with TNBC.</p>","PeriodicalId":75329,"journal":{"name":"Women's health reports (New Rochelle, N.Y.)","volume":"5 1","pages":"546-553"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11257123/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141735874","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Implications of Physical Activity in Reducing Alcohol Use for Women Veterans: A Narrative Review.","authors":"Alfredo Gil, Donna Schuman, Keng-Yu Chang, Zhaoli Liu, Chueh-Lung Hwang","doi":"10.1089/whr.2023.0188","DOIUrl":"10.1089/whr.2023.0188","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Women veterans (WV) are a fast-growing population in the United States with concerning health disparities. Reports of increased risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and poorer health are evident in WV compared with their civilian counterparts. The transition from active duty to veteran poses additional life stressors, causing changes in health behaviors such as unhealthy alcohol consumption and decreased physical activity, which may explain health disparities in WV. The changes in these two health risk behaviors may be influenced by each other, and emerging evidence suggests that physical activity aids in managing alcohol consumption during alcohol use treatment. In this general narrative review, we summarized findings from studies involving WV on (1) the associations between alcohol consumption and physical activity and (2) the effect of physical activity on reducing alcohol use. We also discussed the clinical consideration of adding physical activity to alcohol use interventions for WV. Most of the literature included in this review has been based on predominantly veteran men populations. This knowledge gap highlights the importance of continued efforts and research studies targeting WV to eliminate health disparities among them.</p>","PeriodicalId":75329,"journal":{"name":"Women's health reports (New Rochelle, N.Y.)","volume":"5 1","pages":"554-564"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11257116/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141736336","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"<i>In Vitro</i> Fertilization/Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection with Autologous Oocytes in Healthy Women of Advanced Maternal Age: A Comparative Study Investigating Obstetric and Perinatal Outcomes Through Single Versus Double Embryo Transfer.","authors":"Ellen-Elena Reinolds, Panagiotis Tsiartas, Nermin Hadziosmanovic, Kenny A Rodriguez-Wallberg","doi":"10.1089/whr.2023.0178","DOIUrl":"10.1089/whr.2023.0178","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The aim of this study was to assess whether the choice between double embryo transfer (DET) and single embryo transfer (SET) in healthy women of advanced maternal age (AMA) was associated with an increased risk of adverse outcomes.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Healthy women aged 39-40 years who achieved live birth after <i>in vitro</i> fertilization (IVF)/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) treatment between 2009 and 2020 at Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm in Sweden, were included in this prospective, single-center cohort study.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 310 women, who underwent IVF/ICSI treatments and achieved live births, were included in our analysis. Within this cohort, 78% of the women received SET, while 22% received DET. Nulliparity was common in both the SET (62.7%) and DET (85.3%) groups. Fresh embryo transfers were more prevalent in the DET group (91.2%) than in the SET group (31.1%). The rate of pregnancy-induced hypertension was higher in the SET group (8.3%) compared to the DET group (1.5%, <i>p</i> = 0.048). Furthermore, the DET group had a significantly higher rate of twin pregnancies (13.2%) compared to the SET group (0.4%). No statistically significant differences were observed in composite obstetric and perinatal complications between the SET and DET groups across all model estimates following different adjustments.Clinical Trial Registration number: ClinicalTrials.gov NTC04602962.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>While DET was more common in nulliparous women and associated with a higher rate of twin pregnancies, our analysis did not reveal significant differences in adverse outcomes between the SET and DET groups after comprehensive adjustments. Our study suggests that in the absence of co-morbidities, meticulous patient selection coupled with comprehensive maternal care can potentially mitigate potential DET-associated risks in women of AMA.</p>","PeriodicalId":75329,"journal":{"name":"Women's health reports (New Rochelle, N.Y.)","volume":"5 1","pages":"512-521"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11257112/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141735934","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Effects of the RANI Project on 6-Month Physical Activity Among Women Living in Rural India: A Randomized-Controlled Trial.","authors":"Loretta DiPietro, Jeffrey Bingenheimer, Sameera A Talegawkar, Erica Sedlander, Hagere Yilma, Pratima Pradhan, Rajiv N Rimal","doi":"10.1089/whr.2023.0001","DOIUrl":"10.1089/whr.2023.0001","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Anemia is associated with fatigue, low physical activity, and poor quality of life. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a field trial on 6-month change in anemia and physical activity among nonpregnant women living in rural India.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The Reduction in Anemia through Normative Innovations (RANI) Project is a cluster randomized controlled trial of a social norms-based intervention to reduce anemia among women (15-49 years). Participants (<i>n</i> = 292) performed a modified Queen's College Step Test (QCST) and wore an ActivPAL accelerometer for 3 days. Hemoglobin concentrations (g/dL) were determined using a HemoCue 301 photometer. Linear regression tested the effects of the intervention on 6-month change in hemoglobin and physical activity, while adjusting for age, body mass index, education, parity, and predicted VO_2max.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We observed no differences in hemoglobin (11.8 ± 1.2 vs.11.6 ± 1.4 g/dL) or overall physical activity (36.6 ± 2.1 vs. 35.3 ± 5.8 metabolic equivalent of task-hours/day) at 6 months between the treatment and control groups, respectively. In contrast, steps/day was significantly higher in the treatment, compared with the control group (β = 1353.83; 95% confidence interval: 372.46, 2335.31), independent of other covariables.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The potential to modify walking and other health-seeking behaviors using a social norms approach is worthy of further investigation among women living in rural India.Clinical Trial Registry - India: CTRI/2018/10/016186.</p>","PeriodicalId":75329,"journal":{"name":"Women's health reports (New Rochelle, N.Y.)","volume":"5 1","pages":"522-529"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11257113/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141735943","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Experiences Relating to Sexual Well-Being Among Muslim Gynecological Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies.","authors":"Samaneh Alinejad Mofrad, Heidi Green, Shailendra Sawleshwarkar, Ibrahim Alananzeh, Ritin Fernandez","doi":"10.1089/whr.2023.0105","DOIUrl":"10.1089/whr.2023.0105","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Gynecological cancers are one of the most important threats to women's health worldwide. The objective of this review is to synthesize and present the best available evidence on the experiences relating to sexual well-being among Muslim women with gynecological cancer.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The databases searched included Web of Science, Scopus, SID, Google Scholar, ProQuest, MEDLINE, and CINAHL from the inception of the database until August 2021. The review was guided by the JBI methodology used for qualitative systematic reviews. Findings were collated using the meta-aggregation method through JBI SUMARI.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Eight studies involving Muslim women cancer survivors were included in the review. Meta-synthesis of the eight included studies generated 59 findings, which were organized into 14 categories and combined into four synthesized findings.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Gynecological cancer and its treatment results in numerous challenges with sexual well-being among Muslim women cancer survivors. Providing information about sexual activity following gynecological cancer, better communication from health care professionals, and support from the husband is essential to overcome the struggle with intimacy and femininity experienced by the women, thus improving the sexual quality of life of Muslim gynecological cancer survivors.</p>","PeriodicalId":75329,"journal":{"name":"Women's health reports (New Rochelle, N.Y.)","volume":"5 1","pages":"530-545"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11257125/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141735875","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Relationship between Receipt of the Samples of Breast Milk Substitutes in Hospitals and Breastfeeding Practice in Japan.","authors":"Kaho Hisamatsu, Keiko Nanishi, Midori Matsushima, Sumiyo Okawa, Takahiro Tabuchi","doi":"10.1089/whr.2024.0042","DOIUrl":"10.1089/whr.2024.0042","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study estimated the percentage of mothers who received samples of breast milk substitutes at medical facilities and examined the relationship between receipt of the samples and breastfeeding practices in Japan.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We used the data from the \"The Japan COVID-19 and Society Internet Survey (JACSIS)\" conducted in 2021. Two groups of mothers were analyzed: mothers 0-5 months postpartum (<i>n</i> = 1,412) and mothers 5-12 months postpartum (<i>n</i> = 2,045). Logistic regression analysis was conducted with the practice of exclusive breastfeeding as the dependent variable and the receipt of the sample as the explanatory variable. Exclusive breastfeeding was defined in different ways for each group: \"exclusive breastfeeding under five months\" as measured by 24-hour recall for mothers 0-5 months postpartum, and \"exclusive breastfeeding for the first five months\" as defined by asking mothers 5-12 months postpartum when they first fed infant formula or baby food and when they finished breastfeeding.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The proportion of mothers who received the samples was 82.4%. We found that mothers who received the samples were found to be less likely to continue \"exclusive breastfeeding under five months\" (odds ratio: 0.71, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.51-0.98). In addition, a similar trend was found in a subsample analysis restricted to mothers who intended to breastfeed during pregnancy (odds ratio: 0.62, 95% CI: 0.40-0.94).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study showed that more than 80% of mothers had received the samples of breast milk substitutes, and that receipt of the samples decreased the probability of their practicing exclusive breastfeeding. Regulating distribution of the samples at medical facilities is necessary to prevent interruptions of exclusive breastfeeding.</p>","PeriodicalId":75329,"journal":{"name":"Women's health reports (New Rochelle, N.Y.)","volume":"5 1","pages":"503-511"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11257119/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141735941","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Saudi Women's Perception of the Effect of COVID-19 Infection and Vaccination on Menstrual Cycle Length.","authors":"Wael Nazzal, Thekra N Al-Maqati, Muneera Abdulaziz Almulhim, Eman Saleh Alsulmi, Jassas F Alotaibi, Salma AlBahrani, Omar Alsuhaibani, Eman H Alenezi, Sattam Albusaili, Abdulelah Alharbi, Ahmed Alqahtani, Fahad Alahmari, Abdullah Alshahrani, Dhai A Al Otaibi, Asrar H Alfaifi, Ohood A Madkhali","doi":"10.1089/whr.2023.0150","DOIUrl":"10.1089/whr.2023.0150","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and aim: </strong>This study was conducted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to investigate the effects of the COVID-19 virus and the vaccine on menstrual periods. The data from this study would increase people's awareness of the impacts of the virus and its vaccines on menstrual periods and serve as a reference for further studies.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The data was collected through a web link where standardized close-ended questionnaires were distributed <i>via</i> several social media platforms in Saudi Arabia.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study included 691 respondents, with 411 women meeting the inclusion criteria. The majority of participants fell within the age range of 35-45, and 64% held at least a bachelor's degree. The Eastern region of Saudi Arabia had the highest percentage of participants, while the Northern region had the lowest. More than half of the participants were married, and 57% reported having been infected with COVID-19. The vast majority (99%) had received the COVID-19 vaccine, primarily the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. The study assessed the association between menstruation experience and symptoms in three situations: before infection or vaccination, after COVID-19 infection, and after vaccination. Differences were observed in the length of the menstrual cycle and flow, but no statistically significant differences were found for pelvic and back pain.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The result of this current study suggests that COVID-19 infection and/or vaccination has several effects on the menstrual cycle which changes in menses are minimal and transient.</p>","PeriodicalId":75329,"journal":{"name":"Women's health reports (New Rochelle, N.Y.)","volume":"5 1","pages":"495-502"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11257109/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141735942","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}