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Menstrual Cycle and Vaccine Efficacy

Updated 2026-06-29 16:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Research suggests that the timing of a woman's menstrual cycle can influence how effective vaccines are. Women vaccinated during the luteal phase reported breakthrough infections sooner than those vaccinated in the follicular phase.

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New Scientist
Women who were vaccinated against covid-19 in the luteal phase of their menstrual cycle reported having a breakthrough infection sooner than those vaccinated during their follicular phase
2026-06-29 14:42 UTC
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