The Coronavirus outbreak came to light on December 31, 2019 when China informed WHO about a cluster of cases of pneumonia due to unknown causes in Wuhan. Subsequently there was an outbreak throughout the world. As the cases went up the world was searching for vaccines to save the citizens. This disease is highly expressed in multiple body tissues which includes body parts like lungs, kidney, and cardiac tissues. On Jan 30, 2020 WHO declared the Covid- 19 a Global Health Emergency and later a Global Pandemic. The pandemic has highlighted the importance of improving our immunity and staying healthy. The pandemic has also brought together scientists around the world to develop a shield against the deadly virus.
As the vaccination is now available for the public, many kinds of doubts and questions arise pertaining their impact on health. With so many myths and doubts around the COVID-19 vaccine one such question that arises is – “Does COVID-19 Vaccine affect Fertility”? No, there is no evidence that COVID-19 vaccine shot has any effect on fertility, many doctors and scientists have stated that it will have no adverse effects. While there is much that must be learned about menstruation and there isn’t any evidence to support the claims that the COVID-19 vaccine can cause infertility or miscarriage in a person.
This misinformation is dangerous because the confusion is led by the rumors which are based on the fear that the messenger RNA in the vaccine could cause miscarriage by accidentally attacking a protein in the Placenta called SYNCYTIN -1 , which has a (sort of) similar structure to the coronavirus spike protein. However, these are totally different structures and there is no reason to think this would happen. Covid 19 vaccine works like any other vaccine by training our bodies to develop antibodies to fight against the virus that causes Covid 19 to prevent future illness, and there is no evidence suggesting that fertility problems are the side effects of COVID VACCINE. The Harvard University Medical School has said the Covid 19 Vaccine is not believed to affect fertility. Dr. Nicolas Hernandez, Northwell PlainView Hospital Academic hospitalist, said that the vaccine is unlikely to cause infertility.
Can people of reproductive age receive COVID-19 vaccine?
Yes, people of reproductive age are advised to take the vaccine and those who are pregnant or trying to conceive can take the COVID-19 vaccine.
Can women take COVID-19 vaccine during their fertility treatment?
Yes, women can take COVID-19 vaccine during their fertility treatment, however you may wish to consider the time frame of taking a COVID-19 vaccine shot during your fertility treatment, considering the side effects that people are getting after vaccination that they don’t want to have during the treatment phase. The side effects include slight headache, muscle ache, tenderness at the injection spot or feeling tired. It is advised to separate the date of vaccination and fertility treatment by a few days for some treatments. Consult your medical advisor to know when it is the best to take the vaccine.
Should you delay your fertility treatment after you have the COVID-19 vaccine?
The only reason that you want to consider delaying your fertility treatment after you have been vaccinated is that you want to protect yourself against COVID-19 before you get pregnant. The chance of treatment success is unlikely to be affected by COVID-19 short. However, delaying your fertility treatment for a few months can affect your chance of conceiving if you are above 35 years.
How early after taking a COVID-19 vaccine can you start your fertility treatment?
After taking the COVID-19 vaccine you can immediately resume your fertility treatment unless you want to take your second shot before you conceive.
Can you still take COVID-19 vaccine after you had a positive pregnancy test?
If you’re a working professional or having medical issues, you can still take the vaccine in your pregnancy. If you don’t come under the potential risk of catching COVID-19, you can delay it until after pregnancy. There is no proof to believe that any of the COVID-19 vaccines would be harmful, but their effects in pregnancy have not been fully investigated.
It is important to be aware of the right information and facts about vaccines. COVID-19 vaccine offers the best protection to the mother who is planning to conceive or already pregnant mother from contracting the infection. This too shall pass. Stay Home Stay Safe.
