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The impact of COVID-19 on select considerations in patients of reproductive age: Brief talking points for pharmacists.
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Academic Journal
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Publisher: Elsevier Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101176252 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1544-3450 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 10865802 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) Subsets: MEDLINE
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English
Abstract
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has elicited many health concerns, including the impact of the infection and vaccine on reproductive health. Although robust evidence demonstrates the safety of all available COVID-19 vaccines, misinformation and disinformation related to the vaccine continue to circulate. As accessible and essential health care workers, it is crucial that pharmacists are informed of the evidence related to effects of the COVID-19 infection and vaccinations on reproductive health care. Menstrual cycle changes have been noted owing to COVID-19 infection, pandemic stress, and COVID-19 vaccination. COVID-19 infection and vaccination have not been shown to influence female fertility, pregnancy rates, and lactation. The use of exogenous estrogen may further contribute to an increased risk of thromboembolism with COVID-19 infection, and differences in the risk of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis appear to exist between the types of vaccines. The benefits of COVID-19 vaccination outweigh any risks. Shared decision-making is necessary when discussing vaccination with patients. Pharmacists play a vital role in dispelling misinformation and disinformation related to the impact of COVID-19 illness and vaccination on reproductive health care.
(Copyright © 2023 American Pharmacists Association®. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
(Copyright © 2023 American Pharmacists Association®. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)