Reproductive Health
In this May 7, 2020 file photo, a pregnant woman waits in a food pantry line at St. Mary's Church in Waltham, Mass., for people in need of groceries due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Two obstetricians' groups--The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, are now recommending COVID-19 shots for all pregnant women, citing concerns over rising cases and low vaccination rates.
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COVID-19 vaccines and fertility

Though the COVID-19 vaccine presents no risk of infertility, research has now confirmed that the shots can affect menstrual cycles, with one recent linking vaccination to a slight increase in menstrual-cycle length. The 21st was joined by two researchers who have documented such cases, as well as an OB/GYN, to clarify the findings and dispel misinformation about the research.

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