Some women across the United States have anecdotally reported that after receiving their coronavirus vaccines, they experienced heavier, earlier, and more painful periods. The study has been collecting data since on many aspects of female health and fertility, including regularly asking participants questions about their menstrual cycles and inviting them to use a menstrual charting app. Activation of the immune system may be the culprit. Bianchi says her team at NIH expedited its grant funding process for this research. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there is no evidence that the vaccines cause fertility problems. It recommends vaccination against coronavirus for everyone in the United States aged 12 and older, including people who are trying to get pregnant now or might become pregnant in the future. Wise says the NIH funding will support her team for nine months, and that they hope to publish the results of their analyses as soon as spring Kat J. Boston University moderates comments to facilitate an informed, substantive, civil conversation. Abusive, profane, self-promotional, misleading, incoherent or off-topic comments will be rejected.


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Your menstrual cycle has been on hiatus during your nine-month pregnancy. Be prepared for some changes when you get your first period after birth. Of course, the biggest reward of pregnancy will be your adorable new baby. But if you're like many expectant moms, another huge perk is having your period go on an extended vacation. When do you get your period after birth, and how will it be different? We asked experts to answer some pressing questions about your postpartum period.
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