Your menstrual cycle may affect how well vaccines work

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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

By Chioma Eve

29 June 2026

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Your menstrual cycle may affect how well vaccines work

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