Menstruation

SAN DIEGO — Liletta, a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system, reduced blood loss in people with heavy menstrual bleeding by more than 90%, regardless of BMI and parity, according to phase 3 data presented here.

Two recent studies have found small but reversible changes in menstruation following COVID-19 vaccination, according to a review of recent data published in the BMJ.

Research continued to explore new treatments for vasomotor symptoms, the connections between menopause and cardiovascular and bone health and more in 2021. Here are the top stories from Healio’s coverage throughout the year.

Women who experienced greater levels of stress during the COVID-19 pandemic were more likely to have variability with menstruation, according to findings presented at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine Scientific Congress & Expo.

The NIH has awarded $1.67 million to five U.S. universities for research into a potential connection between COVID-19 vaccination and changes in menstruation, how long such changes may occur and the underlying mechanisms.

Women in the late reproductive stage of life may be surprised when they begin experiencing symptoms similar to those associated with menopausal transition before cycle irregularity has begun, according to a study published by Menopause.

National Women’s Health Week is observed each year, starting on Mother’s Day, to encourage women and girls to take care of their physical and mental health.

Obesity is associated with heavy menstrual bleeding for women of reproductive age, and the association is possibly due to delays with endometrial repair, according to a study published in the Journal of Endocrinology.

Intrauterine devices effectively manage menstrual pain and bleeding in adolescents with disabilities, according to research published in Pediatrics.

Symptoms associated with menstruation look different for every woman, and surgical options are available for some of the most serious or bothersome. But for those on the cusp of menopause, deciding whether to undergo surgery or even a hysterectomy can be difficult.