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Fatigue, pain and shortness of breath are just some of the symptoms that occur in those infected with COVID-19. It turns out that after a long illness there is another consequence that affects women - changes in the monthly cycle.
On social media, some ladies say that after infection their menstruation has become irregular. Others complain of unusually large blood clots.
A woman named Rose told Medical News Today that in the eight months since she recovered from the virus, she has only had five menstruations. My cycle changed in frequency, duration, intensity and level of pain, says another woman who has had COVID-19.
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Over the past few months, an increasing number of people worldwide say that after developing COVID-19, they are experiencing a prolonged state of ill health that people now refer to as long COVID.
People with long COVID often experience symptoms, such as fever, fatigue, or headaches, on and off for months after the initial disease should have subsided.
Existing evidence indicates that COVID-19 symptoms should disappear around 2 weeks after the onset of symptoms.
The reasons why so many people continue to experience disruptive symptoms remains unclear. However, researchers and medical doctors are now starting to look into possible mechanisms and the best ways to support individuals with long COVID.