Here we go again….menstrual cycle disruption after booster!

[Youngatheart00]

Had booster in early dec. Period was due 2 days after, which came as usual.

This month, I had the usual cramps and PMT on cycle day 26/27. Then…..nothing. I’m now on cycle day 33 and no sign. I feel uncomfortable but there is no sign of anything starting. This happened after my second jab too when I ended up with almost a 40 day cycle when I am usually 28 days like clockwork.

So. Fed. Up.

Why are people / health authorities pretending this doesn’t happen???

@Mudday

I've had a lot of vaccinations, as I travelled around the world for years. Whilst my cycle was irregular, I was lucky enough not to get any of the horrific illnesses the countries I visited would have hit my unprotected/adjusted immune system with. I've got two healthy, happy lively children years after my travels and am grateful for the antibodies that kept me and subsequently my children healthy. You can't blame vaccinations for period delays, as stressing about it is more likely to be the cause.

I'm not stressing about it but am wondering what's going on. And it's still delayed.

Im grateful to have been able to get the vaccine that doesn't mean I can't be wondering what is going on with my period.

It absolutely does matter. I have extensive endometriosis and post vaccine my pain was much increased and continues to be so. The theory of reactivity with immune tissue in the endometrium is bad enough for woman without this condition but for those of us who have rogue endometrial tissue on the bowels, bladder, kidneys etc it’s agonising.

I don’t know if it’s related but I’m unwilling to risk another vaccine until more is known.

I realise that my post may have come across as dismissive to some, which is not what I meant at all. The hysterical approach to vaccinations is very dangerous though. Any adverse affects must be reported to your GP, and they will be taken seriously. Scaremongering is a very different game though, which I am sure posters likeCUniverseNextTuesday are only too happy to encourage.

My period was a whole week early after my moderna booster. Really unusual for me.

Totally agree OP. This is the reason I'm not having a booster. I'm not concerned about covid but I did my civic duty having the first two jabs. I won't be having any more, I'm pro vaccination but for me personally the side affects outweigh any potential benefit.

And the minimising pisses me off too. Just beacuse some women might not be bothered it is absolutely not OK to tell otherll women how they should feel about their own bodies.

@Mudday

I realise that my post may have come across as dismissive to some, which is not what I meant at all. The hysterical approach to vaccinations is very dangerous though. Any adverse affects must be reported to your GP, and they will be taken seriously. Scaremongering is a very different game though, which I am sure posters likeCUniverseNextTuesday are only too happy to encourage.

Have you ever heard of informed consent or considered why it is important?

You say you didn't want to be dismissive and literally in the next sentence use the word hysterical.

I realise that my post may have come across as dismissive to some, which is not what I meant at all. The hysterical approach to vaccinations is very dangerous though

So you're worried you come across as dismissive then use the word hysterical..

Periods can be affected by any illness, even by stress it is not unusual when you’ve had a virus to have a disrupted virus. I would have expected vaccines to be no different especially a new one you’re body hasn’t had before. I would consider it a normal immune response.

Ah sorry @hamstersarse - what you said!

@Angel2702

Periods can be affected by any illness, even by stress it is not unusual when you’ve had a virus to have a disrupted virus. I would have expected vaccines to be no different especially a new one you’re body hasn’t had before. I would consider it a normal immune response.

Fine but they need to tell people this

@Mudday if people were informed about side effects big OR small there would be less fear and 'hysteria' as you put it. If something has changed with a woman's menstrual cycle, she would be negligent not to a) question why and want to understand why and b) dismiss it because YOU are ok.

What did I say that was supposed to be scaremongering? This isn't something OP has made up, or any other of the thousands of women reporting similar side effects.
WTF is wrong with addressing side effects? Are you scared you might develop some yourself?

Oh, no... you're just fine.

I have had this also - after first vaccine I missed a period completely, after the second I missed one and then had a huge bleed after 6 weeks.

I had my booster in Dec and was due on today...but nothing.

I have the coil so I've no idea how this is happening!!

Oh and also my previous period lasted nearly 2 weeks!

@Youngatheart00

Had booster in early dec. Period was due 2 days after, which came as usual.

This month, I had the usual cramps and PMT on cycle day 26/27. Then…..nothing. I’m now on cycle day 33 and no sign. I feel uncomfortable but there is no sign of anything starting. This happened after my second jab too when I ended up with almost a 40 day cycle when I am usually 28 days like clockwork.

So. Fed. Up.

Why are people / health authorities pretending this doesn’t happen???

It does matter and is being investigated.

Here's a review article on the impacts of the impact of the pandemic, COVID infection, and vaccination on the menstrual cycle:
academic.oup.com/ije/advance-article/doi/10.1093/ije/dyab239/6447179

Here's a thread detailing all current studies & findings regarding specifically vaccination:

twitter.com/VikiLovesFACS/status/1479359791831126018

@hamstersarse

No surprise there is lots of minimising. Incredible but not surprising

Even if there is a hint that the powers that be are acknowledging this is happening, there is no explanation as to what the mechanism of why this is happening. Anything disrupting menstrual cycles should be of concern to everyone.

Not sure how you describe it as a "hint" given the sheer volume of research activity and fundings pumped into this area @hamsterarse

no explanation as to what the mechanism of why this is happening.
As detailed in the resources linked you before, the ones above, and the RCOG, scientists are confident it is due to immune system activation.
Menstrual changes are commonly seen after infection or vaccination, the current situation is different because we've never vaccinated billions of menstrurating women in a short time period before - spurious reports are going to be far far more common.

As I said, this continues to be an active area of research, and will continue to be - with Harvard investing signifcant funds into looking at the pandemic & menstrual changes - and specfically looking into the mechanism of action.

“These rigorous scientific studies will improve our understanding of the potential effects of COVID-19 vaccines on menstruation, giving people who menstruate more information about what to expect after vaccination and potentially reducing vaccine hesitancy,” said NICHD Director Diana W. Bianchi, M.D.

Numerous factors can cause temporary changes in the menstrual cycle, which is regulated by complex interactions between the body’s tissues, cells and hormones. Immune responses to a COVID-19 vaccine could affect the interplay between immune cells and signals in the uterus, leading to temporary changes in the menstrual cycle. Other factors that may cause menstrual changes include pandemic-related stress, lifestyle changes related to the pandemic, and infection with SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19).

www.nichd.nih.gov/newsroom/news/083021-COVID-19-vaccination-menstruation

@ollyollyoxenfree

Not sure how you describe it as a "hint" given the sheer volume of research activity and fundings pumped into this area

It is not mentioned as a side effect

And post-hoc studies, imo, really aren't acceptable and is part of the reason there is the cry from the 'anti-vaxxers' that this vaccination is experimental. The mere fact that this has emerged after mass deployment is not something I am particuarly comfortable with

Mudday
I've had a lot of vaccinations, as I travelled around the world for years. Whilst my cycle was irregular, I was lucky enough not to get any of the horrific illnesses the countries I visited would have hit my unprotected/adjusted immune system with. I've got two healthy, happy lively children years after my travels and am grateful for the antibodies that kept me and subsequently my children healthy. You can't blame vaccinations for period delays, as stressing about it is more likely to be the cause.

This is as dangerous misinformation spreading. It disgusts me that it's perfectly acceptable to dismiss any possible side effects from vaccination yet anti vacc information spreading is widely condemned on here. Given the number of people that come on this forum for advice, I'm very glad not all of MN is minded like you Mudday. Very glad.

[quote hamstersarse]@ollyollyoxenfree

Not sure how you describe it as a "hint" given the sheer volume of research activity and fundings pumped into this area

It is not mentioned as a side effect

And post-hoc studies, imo, really aren't acceptable and is part of the reason there is the cry from the 'anti-vaxxers' that this vaccination is experimental. The mere fact that this has emerged after mass deployment is not something I am particuarly comfortable with[/quote]
It is not mentioned as a side effect

Because it isn't yet clarified to be one. It would be incredibly unethical to list effects not known to be causal on a consent form - doesn't help anyone.

And post-hoc studies, imo, really aren't acceptable
You repeatedly claim there is no research, then cry "this isn't acceptable" when presented with the high quality research you demanded. All side effects were tracked in clinical trials, menstrual side effects were not picked up as a signal.

that this vaccination is experimental. The mere fact that this has emerged after mass deployment is not something I am particuarly comfortable with
Again - I think you're revealing your lack of knowledge. The vaccines are not experimental, this has been explained to you time and time again.

It is not possible to detect rarer side effects in clinical trials simply due to lack of statistical power- this is true for all interventions. It is why we have reporting systems in place and how complications like myo/pericarditis were identified.

It is clear the coronavirus infection has an impact on the menstrual cycle along with many other women's health issues. I have no idea why (like with the other adverse effects you repeatedly post about) you only seem to care about women's health problems when they relate to vaccination, not infection

You sound a bit minimising there @ollyollyoxenfree

@Mudday

I've had a lot of vaccinations, as I travelled around the world for years. Whilst my cycle was irregular, I was lucky enough not to get any of the horrific illnesses the countries I visited would have hit my unprotected/adjusted immune system with. I've got two healthy, happy lively children years after my travels and am grateful for the antibodies that kept me and subsequently my children healthy. You can't blame vaccinations for period delays, as stressing about it is more likely to be the cause.

A pointless comparison. None of the travel jabs need to be taken quite as frequently in such a short space of time. The issue isn't with the initial 2 doses, it's the boosters (just had 3 and there's already talks of no. 4 in the spring). Irregular periods happening once after a jab are very different to having them for months on end, with no time to normalise, because of the disruption vaccines every few months cause. And given boosters are now mandated in a lot of countries, they should behave responsibly and publicise the impact of the vaccine and boosters on periods. This particular vaccine does impact the immune response cells in the uterus, so it is very relevant for women to be fully informed of the side effects. Just like they talk about sore arm, fever, etc. Fertility is not the only thing important to women, period health is a great barometer of things going wrong you wouldn't otherwise pick up. It shouldn't just be talked about in research papers or the yellow card scheme.

And also this needs to be considered in booster policy making that affects the period health of women who are at low risk of severe or critical disease from Covid.

@hamstersarse

You sound a bit minimising there *@ollyollyoxenfree*

Please link to any of my post that sound minimising...?

As I said It does matter and is being investigated.

And then linked to all current studies for people to take a look at. Pointing out the misinformation in your posts (oft repeated from other threads) alongside this is not "minimising"

It is clear the coronavirus infection has an impact on the menstrual cycle along with many other women's health issues. I have no idea why (like with the other adverse effects you repeatedly post about) you only seem to care about women's health problems when they relate to vaccination, not infection

Minimising @ollyollyoxenfree

Oh and also getting personal

The thread is about vaccination, not infection

It’s been 8 months since my second jab. I had 2 periods in a space of 2 weeks last month. And they’ve been erratic like that since May.

My skin is spotty and oily. I feel disgusting. I always had periods on time and normal flow. Over the summer I had clots! This isn’t right.

I’m not having the booster.

@hamstersarse

It is clear the coronavirus infection has an impact on the menstrual cycle along with many other women's health issues. I have no idea why (like with the other adverse effects you repeatedly post about) you only seem to care about women's health problems when they relate to vaccination, not infection

Minimising @ollyollyoxenfree

Oh and also getting personal

The thread is about vaccination, not infection

I don't understand how that statement is minimising or irrelevant to the thread.

Women concerned about side effects on the menstrual cycle - and those who have pre-existing issues like PCOS for example - need to also be aware coronavirus infection is associated with these effects, as part of informed decision making.

Especially given you've taken that statement out of context, when my posts specifically state

it is important and it does matter

and link all current studies assessing the impact of vaccination on the menstrual cycle, alongside a summary of their findings...