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Abnormal uterine bleeding and fertility challenges secondary to long COVID: A case report.

Adrianna Clapp, Dani Zapp, Thomas DeLuca, Anjali Morris, Shin Jie Yong, Ridwan Ahmad, Bala Munipalli

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Adrianna ClappDepartment of Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5217-0138
Dani ZappDepartment of Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA.
Thomas DeLucaDepartment of Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA.
Anjali MorrisUniversity of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
Shin Jie YongSchool of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University, Selangor, Malaysia.
Ridwan AhmadDepartment of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0719-0698
Bala MunipalliDepartment of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1188-5495

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Abstract

Menstrual irregularities and abnormal uterine bleeding have been increasingly reported following severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection, likely due to viral-induced endocrine disruption and immune dysregulation. A woman in her late 30s, with previously regular menses, developed persistent abnormal uterine bleeding after recovering from coronavirus disease 2019. Lab work-up over the next 2 years demonstrated high follicle-stimulating hormone, low anti-Müllerian hormone, low estrogen, and borderline antinuclear antibody titers. A pelvic ultrasound showed low antral follicle count, and she had challenges with fertility preservation. The patient was suspected of having an exaggerated immune reaction to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection with her strong family history of autoimmune disease and borderline antinuclear antibody, which may have led to an autoimmune-induced premature ovarian insufficiency. This case highlights the need to recognize post-viral menstrual irregularities and endocrine dysfunction as a potential consequence of coronavirus disease 2019. Clinicians should consider postinfectious endocrine disturbances in patients with new-onset abnormal uterine bleeding or infertility and evaluate for immune-mediated mechanisms when appropriate. Further research is needed to elucidate the long-term impact of coronavirus disease 2019 on reproductive health.

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abnormal uterine bleedingcase reportinfertilitylong COVIDpremature ovarian insufficiency

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PMID40761366
PMCPMC12319204

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