Rumors about covid vaccination on periods

 Rumours about covid vaccination on periods

A post has been circulating all across social media, stating that women who are menstruating or five days before and after the menstrual cycle shouldn't get the Covid-19 vaccination. It is unreasonable to say that it can affect menstruation. Just as we deserve to know if we might get a sore arm, fever, or fatigue after the vaccine, menstruators deserve to know if there is any likelihood of menstrual changes. This is especially true for folks with endomenorrhagia, etc. it has been declared that on May 1st, those above the age of 18 will be eligible to take the vaccine, Already new rumours are suggesting that vaccines are unsafe for females on their periods.

Some of the rumours are because of women sharing hoax information but there probably is something fishy to this too.

Honestly, my experience says, having junk foods, contraceptive pills, irregular lifestyles change your menstrual pattern  But the vaccine cannot. In my case, I have been vaccinated just before 1 day of my menstruation and I didn't face any symptoms. 

Estrogen can elevate immune responses, while testosterone can decrease them. At the same time, "a lot of your immune-modulating genes" can live on an "x" chromosome, which women have two of, while men have one.

"So there are all these reasons that sort of immunity, in general, goes up a little bit different in women than it does in men". "And so we're seeing women, a little more likely to report some of the side effects."

A heavier than usual period isn't a noted side-effect of any of the vaccines.

However, from what is being increasingly talked about on social media, women who get the jab could experience a heavier than usual flow. It's not a side-effect listed officially, but happening more often than anyone would have expected.

Again, while there is still a lot of research that's needed on the same, some experts believe that vaccines can kick off some immune reactions that could kill off clotting causing platelets, and some women having a bleed, or a period may tend to have it heavier. Abdominal cramps, pain may also happen. Again, it may not happen with everyone, but is a side-effect to be studied and carefully watched out for.

Some women have said that getting the vaccine changed the timing of their menstrual cycle. Some, for example, got it earlier than expected time.

Now, while vaccines DO NOT hamper or disrupt your fertility cycle in the long run, it could be a possible reaction as vaccines could 'stress' the immune system, which in turn can make your period come up sooner (or later). As experts are suggesting, it could be a temporary side effect and not something women should be worried about in the long run.

In few 2 to 3 days there is a massive viral image on social media that cautions, women, above 18 years of age to not take five days before and after their menstrual cycle as it can “affect the immunity” of a person. However, certain gynaecologists didn’t only rubbish the viral claim but added, “There is no problem if a woman takes vaccine during, after and before periods unless she is planning for a baby. Don’t withhold your vaccination because of this".

“Firstly, periods do not have any impact on the immunity of a person. You can take the vaccine even during your periods. Periods do not affect the vaccine. One should take the vaccine at the earliest. You are not supposed to delay your vaccine just because you are on your periods.”

Pre and Post Corona Vaccination Precautions

 Pre and Post Covid 19 Vaccination Precautions

Some of the things we need to know and understand about the scientifically prepared covid vaccine. Many of us are taking this on a lighter note but such misconceptions can lead to the negative impact of vaccines, so have a look at some of the precautions we need to keep in mind is for the pre and post covid vaccine period. 

More than 1.70 crore people have received a coronavirus vaccine

Dr Shashank Joshi, member of covid 19 task force, said both the vaccines being used in India,  Bharat Biotechs covaxin and Serum Institute of India’s Covishield, a version of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, are safe — and minor side-effects are expected in some cases, not just for these particular vaccines, but any other vaccine as well.

Here are some of the things we need to know, and some precautions that we should take before and after getting the vaccine.

Who can not have the vaccination and need to consult a doctor :

1.People who are allergic to the certain medicines 

2. Females who are pregnant or breastfeeding

3. The one who has tested positive for COVID-19

4. People with underlying medical conditions 

5. Children and adolescents

Before vaccination

1. If the person is having some allergies to medication or drugs, it is important to consult a medical practitioner. A complete blood count (CBC), C-reactive protein (CRP), or Immunoglobulin-E (IgE) levels should be check. 

 2. An individual should take a proper diet before going for vaccination. An empty stomach makes you feel more weak and dizzy.  One should try to be as relaxed as possible.

 3. People with diabetes, blood pressure, and cancer patients need to keep these in check.  

4. People who have received blood plasma or monoclonal antibodies as part of Covid-19 treatment.

After vaccination

1. Just after the vaccination, you will be under observation for half an hour to 1 hour. 

2. Side effects like pain at the injection site, body ache,  fever, weakness are common. There is nothing to be panic about. Some other side effects like chills and fatigue might also be expected, but these symptoms will be subsided within a few days. 

Important to Note: 

The reason for getting infected even after taking two doses of Corona vaccine is worth knowing *

A second dose is to be taken 28 days after the first dose of a corona vaccine.

After the first dose when the vaccine enters into the body, the vaccine starts making antibodies.

When antibodies are forming in our body, our immunity decreases much more than our normal immunity.

When we take another dose of vaccine after 28 days, our immunity decreases even more at that time.

Immediately after entering the body, the 2nd dose of the vaccine starts making antibody again. 

When antibodies are forming in our body after 14 days of the second dose, antibodies are fully formed in our body, then our immunity starts increasing rapidly.

During this month and a half, due to low immunity, the possibility of coronavirus entering our body is very high.

This leads to corona infection.

1.  It is very risky to go out of the house during this month and after vaccination under 14 days of vaccination

2.  Even after taking two doses of the vaccine, you can still become a victim of Corona

3. After half a month 100 to 200 times in unity power is increased in our body after that you are safe

4. There is a need to be careful and safe from the first dose to one and a half months

5. So must wear a mask

6. Avoid moving out to social places

7. Take a bath with hot water 

8. Take special care of children and the elderly this time 

9. During this period corona can affect the whole family stay alert and safe for the family sake.

Therefore, basic precautionary measures must be followed even after vaccination. Social distancing in public places, Face masks, hand hygiene must not be evacuated just because a vaccine has been taken. Cough/sneeze decency also needs to be followed.