Researchers ruled that the women with high Covid stress were more likely to report the differences in menstrual cycle length, period duration and spotting compared to their “low-stress” peers.
“During the pandemic, women’s roles were redefined, and, as a society, we took steps back in terms of gender equity,” Ms Anto-Ocrah said.
“Women often shouldered the brunt of childcare and household tasks, and they found changes to daily activities and the risk of COVID-19 infection more stressful than men.”
There was also concern that longer, more frequent or heavier periods can cost those women more.