Thread by @monaeltahawy

A thread for anyone who has ever menstruated and is now in Perimenopause. Anti-vaxxers: fuck off.

Today is 3wks since I got my 2nd #COVID19 vaccine shot. I was so excited to get vaccinated, I dressed in sparkles! I hope everyone around the world gets vaccines soon. W/ @rerutled

I had AstraZeneca/Pfizer and knew the side effects would be a bit rough.

About 2 weeks after my 2nd shot I started menstruating heavily. I hadn’t had a period since Oct. 2020.
#CovidVaccine

I’ve read up and I know it could be the impact of the hormonal shifts of perimenopause or it could be post-vaccine side effect. Doctors are unsure.

They think it could be a response of the immune system behaving as it should post-vaccine. The uterus is part of the immune system

I’m sharing this in solidarity w/fellow menstruators.

I was counting down the days till October so that I could be 12 months period-free & finally over this Perimenopause business!

But here I am. 💜✊🏽❤️

Still grateful to have had my “Fauci Ouchie!” #CovidVaccine 📷 @rerutled

It is such a privilege to be vaccinated. Thank you Vi who administered my first shot, and Tamara the 2nd. I’m so grateful and hope everyone around the world can be vaccinated soon. We must demand and push for vaccine equity. 🎥 @rerutled

Here’s an article about possible impact of #CovidVaccine on menstrual cycles, as I make sure I have enough products because I thought I was done with periods!

google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.…

Some people who have had the coronavirus vaccine have said they've since had a heavier or delayed period.

bbc.com/news/av/newsbe… #CovidVaccine