Alterations in the menstrual cycle after COVID-19 infection

Authors

  • María Belén Pérez Martínez Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36314/cunori.v8i2.254

Keywords:

menstrual cycle, alterations, infection, COVID.19

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: to describe the alterations in the menstrual cycle post-infection of COVID-19. METHOD: a review of recent scientific studies and articles was conducted. RESULTS: COVID-19 disease is currently described as a multisystem disease, in which cases related to alterations in the menstrual cycle are described every day. These alterations can not only be harmful to reproductive health, but are associated with mental health, cardiovascular, kidney problems and, in general, affect the quality of life of women. Alterations in the menstrual cycle can occur in any patient who has had COVID-19. CONCLUSION: The alterations in the menstrual cycle of women after COVID-19 infection have been evidenced in numerous studies, which show that there are changes in the frequency of cycles, the duration of each cycle and menstrual volume.

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Author Biography

María Belén Pérez Martínez, Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala

Estudiante de pregrado de la carrera de Médico y Cirujano en nivel de licenciatura en el Centro Universitario de Oriente de la Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala. Participación en investigaciones realizadas en diferentes áreas hospitalarias, incluyendo medicina interna, cirugía, ginecología, pediatría y ejercicio profesional supervisado.

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Published

2024-07-14

How to Cite

Pérez Martínez, M. B. (2024). Alterations in the menstrual cycle after COVID-19 infection. Revista Ciencia Multidisciplinaria CUNORI, 8(2), 1–16. https://doi.org/10.36314/cunori.v8i2.254

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