Dr. Elise Dallas | Source | Safeguarding & Clinical Lead at Babylon, Women's Health Expert at Babylon Health
Dr. Elise Dallas
With over 10 years of experience as a practising GP partner, Elise is Babylon’s Clinical Safeguarding lead and more recently Babylon’s Clinical Lead for the Women’s Health Product team. She is excited about improving women’s and children’s health through the use of technology, with a particular interest in antenatal and postnatal care, in developed and developing countries.
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Babylon Health
Safeguarding & Clinical Lead at Babylon, Women's Health Expert -
NHS (https://www.nhs.uk)
GP Partner
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People are reporting heavier periods as a possible side effect of Covid vaccine
A formal study to collect experiences around the vaccine and menstruation has just been launched.
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7 hormone-free contraceptive options explained by an expert
From IUDs to apps, plus the pros and cons of each.
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I always remind patients that many hormonal contraception side effects, such as weight gain and mood changes can be caused by other things. Think about whether you're sure it's the contraception that’s causing you issues. Hormonal methods of contraception are still a solid choice for some.
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There is currently research going on about if the vaccine impact on periods making them heavier, slightly irregular and possibly more painful if you already have underlying endometriosis or adenomyosis. ‘This is not proven and currently anecdotal evidence at the moment. The mechanism is unclear but we have always known that stress, poor sleep, exercise, and some medications, can impact the menstrual cycle. We know that oestrogen is beneficial in Covid and immunity and this could have an affect on the menstrual cycle.
