by The Lowdown · Mar 15, 2022

- Since the COVID-19 vaccination programme began, there’s been much debate and questioning around the effects of the vaccine on menstrual cycles, periods and fertility.
- Spoiler alert: there is no evidence that the COVID-19 vaccine effects fertility, as discussed in our previous webinar with Dr Viki Male.
- With lots of women anecdotally reporting changes to their cycle, this sparked concern among young women as to whether they want to get vaccinated, due to potential short or long-term effects on their periods.
- Now, two years since the start of the pandemic, there is emerging research into the effects of the vaccine on the menstrual cycle – but many people are still confused and unsure about the findings.
- So, The Lowdown and NHS have teamed up to discuss the latest evidence and research. We’re also conducting a survey on why some young women are hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine, to see how we can help them get informed.
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We’re pleased to welcome back Dr Viki Male, who has spent several years looking at the immune reactions in the uterus, and is the current foremost quoted specialist on COVID-19’s affects on fertility, pregnancy and periods in the UK! She currently works as a Lecturer in Reproductive Immunology at Imperial College London.
We are also joined by Dr Fatima Husain, a leading gynaecologist and obstetrician with advanced specialist training in IVF and infertility. With over 30 years experience, Fatima currently manages Windsor Gynaecology & Fertility, and is Lead Clinician for the Fertility Service at Heatherwood and Wexham Park hospitals.
Join our Founder Alice, Viki and Fatima in discussing the latest evidence around the COVID-19 vaccine and its impact on the menstrual cycle and fertility.
In this short webinar, you’ll learn:
- What is the latest research on the impact of the COVID-19 vaccine on periods and the menstrual cycles and what does this mean for you?
- Will getting the COVID-19 vaccine impact you or your partner’s fertility?
- Will the COVID-19 vaccine impact my contraception?
- Plus, lots of interesting things about the menstrual cycle including other things that can impact it!
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This webinar took place via Zoom on Tuesday 22nd March.