How is the COVID-19 pandemic affecting women's menstrual cycles and quality of life? A view from South Asia

Nida Hashmi; Irfan Ullah; Syeda Rida Tariq; Renato De Filippis; Laura Orsolini; Mariana Pinto Da Costa; Sanya Virani; Victor Pereira-Sanchez

doi:10.1192/bja.2021.64

How is the COVID-19 pandemic affecting women's menstrual cycles and quality of life? A view from South Asia

Nida Hashmi, Irfan Ullah, Syeda Rida Tariq, Renato De Filippis^*, Laura Orsolini, Mariana Pinto Da Costa, Sanya Virani, Victor Pereira-Sanchez

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Abstract

The substantial strain that women are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic can affect their menstrual cycle and further impair their quality of life. In low- and middle-income countries, this strain is exacerbated by: cultural taboos and poor education related to menstruation; 'period poverty'; unavailability of menstrual hygiene products; and poor hygiene facilities. We suggest actions that governments, healthcare professionals and individuals can take to address these factors and minimise the psychological impact of COVID-19 on women's physical and mental health.

Original language	English
Journal	BJPsych Advances
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2021.64
Publication status	Accepted/In press - 2021

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COVID-19
global health
menstruation
mental health
women's health

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