by Mia Schaumberg and Laura Pernoud, The Conversation Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain You may have noticed that changes in weight are sometimes accompanied by changes in your period. But what does one really have to do with the other? Maintaining a healthy weight is key to regular menstruation. Here’s why—and when to talk to your doctor....
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RNA Vaccines: Risk for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Clarified
Aude Lecrubier Cases of menstrual disorders, particularly unusually heavy menstrual bleeding, have been reported following RNA vaccination against COVID-19. In France, this safety signal has been confirmed and added to the product characteristics summaries and vaccine leaflets for mRNA vaccines in October 2022. However, few studies have accurately measured this risk to date. To address...
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RNA Vaccines: Risk for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Clarified
Aude Lecrubier Cases of menstrual disorders, particularly unusually heavy menstrual bleeding, have been reported following RNA vaccination against COVID-19. In France, this safety signal has been confirmed and added to the product characteristics summaries and vaccine leaflets for mRNA vaccines in October 2022. However, few studies have accurately measured this risk to date. To address...
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Steroid could reduce heavy menstrual bleeding
by University of Edinburgh Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Women who experience heavy menstrual bleeding could have their blood loss reduced by treatment with a common anti-inflammatory steroid, research suggests. The study could pave the way for dexamethasone to be used as a safe, effective therapy—the first new class of treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding in nearly 20 years. It is the...