Why we must fight ignorance about COVID-19 vaccines and menstrual cycles.

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This article argues that addressing ignorance about the relationship between COVID-19 vaccines and menstrual cycles is essential to reduce anxiety, combat vaccine hesitancy, and promote gender equity in female health science.

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Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed a critical gap in female health science, fueling anxiety, polarized views, and vaccine hesitancy. Although menstrual cycles feel like a niche topic for some, efforts to augment knowledge on the 'fifth vital sign' experienced by more than 300 million people on any given day worldwide are crucial to promote gender equity in health.

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