Gurugram: Aarti Kalra (32) was tested positive for Covid-19 in May.
He was menstruating at that time.
Aarti has a high fever, severe body pain and feel nausea for a week because of the virus.
But what was more worrying was that he continued to bleed for more than 40 days, with a gap almost a few days here and there.
“My menstrual cycle is now irregular and I don’t know when bleeding will start or stop.
I can’t predict menstruation anymore.
I suffer from irresistible cramps and lose appetite and can’t sleep for days,” he said.
Like Aarti, some others also say their menstruation becomes more painful with an increase in blood clots after covid.
Soma Jain (28), said, “I used to menstruate on time.
But after Covid, it starts in just nine days, with a heavy stream.
I don’t have bleeding at all in May and June.
In July, I experienced bleeding Throughout a month.
“A long period of abnormal, irregular menstrual cycle, freezing and heavy flow are some problems that some women who have just recovered from Covid watching.
The doctor said many who complained about the menstrual cycle of more than 40 days, while others said they had severe bleeding for more than 30 days.
This condition can be treated, and it is important to maintain calm because stress can also interfere with the normal menstrual cycle, the doctor said.
These cases may be caused by stress and hormone changes, and more research is needed to build relationships between covid and irregular menstrual cycles, they show.
“It is possible that Covid temporarily affects your menstruation but the right reason for why this happens is currently unknown.
At this stage, we can say menstrual irregularities may also be caused by stress pandemic.
The average menstrual cycle is 28 days, but 21 Up to 40 days also normal in some cases.
“Dr.
Sharmila Solanki, a senior consultant (obstetric and gynecology) at Columbia Asia Hospital, said.
“No need to panic, the effect is temporary and subsit after one or two months after recovery from Covid,” he added.
Experts also say that the Covid vaccine does not have a role to play here.
“Menstrual patterns will most likely return to normal in a few weeks.
The Covid vaccine is not responsible for any changes in the period at all,” said President Dr.
Vandana Narula) “Ima (Gurugram).
The doctor also said menstrual irregularities had had an impact on women with Covid Less than 48 years old.
“The amount is very low.
Women with severe covid are more likely to have a longer menstrual cycle or other related complications.
We are at a very early stage to say something concrete because many women hesitate to approach a doctor about this problem, “said Dr.
Kiran Arora, the President, Federation of Gynecology and Gynecology of Indian society.
Expect patients suggested to consult a health professional, more Liked by a gynecologist.
In addition, they can focus on increasing their immunity with regular exercise and nutritious diet.
“Healthy lifestyle, daily training, breathing exercises and stress relaxation techniques, and nutritious food can help,” said Dr.
Ritu Garg , a consultant at Manipal HCMCT Hospital.