Table 1.
Studies that report the characteristics of the menstrual cycle during the period of the COVID-19 pandemic.
| ID | Year | Authors | Title | Study Design | Country | Age (Mean Years Range) | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [28] | 2022 | Buran and Gercek | Impact of the awareness and fear of COVID-19 on menstrual symptoms in women: A cross-sectional study | Cross-sectional | Turkey | 27.1, 18–42 | 125 |
| [29] | 2021 | Nguyen et al. | Detecting variations in ovulation and menstruation during the COVID-19 pandemic, using real-world mobile app data | Cohort | Great Britain, United States, Sweden, other countries | 32.5, N/A | 18,076 |
| [30] | 2022 | Ozimek et al. | Impact of stress on menstrual cyclicity during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic: A survey study | Cohort | United States | 32.5, 18–45 | 210 |
| [31] | 2021 | Phelan et al. | The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women’s reproductive health | Cross-sectional | Ireland | 36.7, 15–54 | 1031 |
| [32] | 2021 | Takmaz et al. | The impact of COVID-19-related mental health issues on menstrual cycle characteristics of female healthcare providers | Cross-sectional | Turkey | 29.5, 18–40 | 952 |
| [33] | 2022 | Maher et al. | Female reproductive health disturbance experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic correlates with mental health disturbance and sleep quality | Cross-sectional | Ireland | N/A | 1335 |
| 29–38 |