According to a study, more than half of women have experienced changes to their menstrual cycle in the first year of COVID-19 due to stress. It has also majorly affected sex drive.

More than half of women experienced changes to their menstrual cycle in the first year of Covid, a study has found. Women have also complained of earlier or later periods due to stress. Some have even complained of having suffered from heavier periods or no periods at all.&nbsp;

And the majority have also suffered a reduced sex drive. &nbsp;

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Irish researchers have come to this conclusion after studying 1000 women. The women have suffered from “unprecedented psychological burden” caused by Covid which has resulted in increased anxiety and depression and reduced sleep quality. This translated to effects on reproductive health.&nbsp;

Reproductive experts based at Imperial College London are currently monitoring the menstrual cycles of 250 women before and after inoculation.

The study will be presented at the Society for Endocrinology's annual conference in Edinburgh.

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Researchers at Trinity College Dublin surveyed 1,300 women in April 2021, asking about their menstrual disturbances — including irregular, missed, painful or heavy periods and premenstrual symptoms.

They also gathered information on their sleep quality, anxiety and depression levels. Some 56 per cent of participants said their menstrual cycle had changed since the beginning of the pandemic. &nbsp;

The changes were more prevalent among women who reported mental distress and poor sleep. And rates of severe anxiety, depression and poor sleep were more than double those from pre-pandemic levels among "women of reproductive age".

According to a study, more than half of women have experienced changes to their menstrual cycle in the first year of COVID-19 due to stress. It has also majorly affected sex drive.

According to a study, more than half of women have experienced changes to their menstrual cycle in the first year of COVID-19 due to stress. It has also majorly affected sex drive. More than half of women experienced changes to their menstrual cycle in the first year of Covid, a study has found. Women have also complained of earlier or later periods due to stress. Some have even complained of having suffered from heavier periods or no periods at all. And the majority have also suffered a reduced sex drive. Also read: Did you know Lady Gaga wore a bulletproof dress to sing at Joe Biden's inauguration? Irish researchers have come to this conclusion after studying 1000 women. The women have suffered from “unprecedented psychological burden” caused by Covid which has resulted in increased anxiety and depression and reduced sleep quality. This translated to effects on reproductive health. Reproductive experts based at Imperial College London are currently monitoring the menstrual cycles of 250 women before and after inoculation. The study will be presented at the Society for Endocrinology's annual conference in Edinburgh. Also read: Leonardo DiCaprio in final talks to star in biopic based on cult leader Jim Jones Kirsten Dunst opens up on facing mental health issues in her 20s Researchers at Trinity College Dublin surveyed 1,300 women in April 2021, asking about their menstrual disturbances — including irregular, missed, painful or heavy periods and premenstrual symptoms. They also gathered information on their sleep quality, anxiety and depression levels. Some 56 per cent of participants said their menstrual cycle had changed since the beginning of the pandemic. The changes were more prevalent among women who reported mental distress and poor sleep. And rates of severe anxiety, depression and poor sleep were more than double those from pre-pandemic levels among "women of reproductive age".

Study claims pandemic stress affects women's periods and sex lives

According to a US study, aggression among couples increased six to eight times across the country during the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-reports-record-covid-deaths-as-country-lifts-all-restrictions-407649">pandemic</a>.

The study published in the journal "Psychology of Violence" found that physical aggression was limited to two acts a year before the pandemic began which increased to 15 acts per year as the lockdown started.

The findings by Georgia State University said that stress related to the pandemic was associated with aggression on the partner.

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The researchers had taken 510 participants for the study in April 2020 as the lockdown began in the US and asked them about their life during and prior to the pandemic.

The researchers said people were under "enormous amount of stress" leading to increased aggression and violence. The rate of aggression among drinkers was high, the study found.

However, the researchers found that although heavy drinkers may be behind increased aggression but under extreme events like the pandemic those who did not drink were also affected due to the stress factor.

The researchers said policies designed to counter the negative effects of the pandemic such as relief packages and access to childcare and health services may help in reducing stress.

The study said non-drinkers were the most affected due to pandemic related stress. It however said found that the effect of the crisis was not just among high-risk groups but among a large section of the population with policies needed to target those groups who have been affected.

The researchers called for text message-based interventions since social distancing measures are necessary during the pandemic allowing individuals to deal with issues without spending vast resources.

(With inputs from Agencies) 
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According to a US study, aggression among couples increased six to eight times across the country during the pandemic. The study published in the journal "Psychology of Violence" found that physical aggression was limited to two acts a year before the pandemic began which increased to 15 acts per year as the lockdown started.

According to a US study, aggression among couples increased six to eight times across the country during the pandemic. The study published in the journal "Psychology of Violence" found that physical aggression was limited to two acts a year before the pandemic began which increased to 15 acts per year as the lockdown started. The findings by Georgia State University said that stress related to the pandemic was associated with aggression on the partner. Watch: The researchers had taken 510 participants for the study in April 2020 as the lockdown began in the US and asked them about their life during and prior to the pandemic. The researchers said people were under "enormous amount of stress" leading to increased aggression and violence. The rate of aggression among drinkers was high, the study found. However, the researchers found that although heavy drinkers may be behind increased aggression but under extreme events like the pandemic those who did not drink were also affected due to the stress factor. The researchers said policies designed to counter the negative effects of the pandemic such as relief packages and access to childcare and health services may help in reducing stress. The study said non-drinkers were the most affected due to pandemic related stress. It however said found that the effect of the crisis was not just among high-risk groups but among a large section of the population with policies needed to target those groups who have been affected. The researchers called for text message-based interventions since social distancing measures are necessary during the pandemic allowing individuals to deal with issues without spending vast resources. (With inputs from Agencies)

Pandemic increased aggression six to eight times among couples: Study

As the world deals with pandemic-induced stress, here we bring you a list of funny recommendations that will surely lift your spirits.&nbsp;

Refresh your mood with these:

The Office: The pivotal character of Jagdeep Chadda (played by Mukul Chadda) in this Hotstar original &nbsp;will make you cringe, laugh out aloud and sway your head&nbsp;in disbelief as he awkwardly tries to break the ice with his juniors, guffaws at his own jokes and generally fails to read the general mood in the dysfunctional office. Although, the sitcom draws inspiration from the original BBC series of the same name and also the American remake, the ‘boss’ played by Mukul Chadda has unmistakably Indian undertones and his &nbsp;mannerisms and body language &nbsp;remind viewers &nbsp;of many similar &nbsp;characters they may have encountered in their families, offices or neighbourhoods. This man is delightfully unaware of his own lack of wit and keeps trying hilariously to cheer his team made up of morose and uninspired employees. This office will offer a great escape if you are looking for some soothing, rib-tickling binge watch.

Bhaag Beanie Bhaag: One of the few comedies led by a woman, this Netflix original stars the hugely underrated Swara Bhaskar who plays an aspiring, stand-up &nbsp;comic, caught between personal and professional problems. Swara nails the portrayal of a young woman who is tired of living up to everyone's expectations and wants to, for once, break free from a dead end job, looming domesticity, a relationship that can offer her security but not freedom. Her parents played by veterans Mona Ambegaonkar and Girish Kulkarni add another engaging layer of comedy to the proceedings. Watch this show to cheer a strong, funny and endearingly flawed heroine who wins the day every time with her honesty even if she can't always make people laugh as much as she would like to. &nbsp;

Sarabhai vs Sarabhai: Miss the good-old-days when comedy was maybe not edgy but simply made people happy with a wholesome plot, great writing and great performances? Then relive some golden nostalgia with a series that gave a refreshing new twist to the jaded ‘saas bahu’ formula &nbsp;by pitting a class-conscious,sarcastic mother-in-law against &nbsp;a down-to-earth and spunky daughter-in-law. The series is a masterful comedy of manners and its bunch of &nbsp;idiosyncratic characters will offer &nbsp;hours of family friendly entertainment and will leave you refreshed and energised. Watch it on Hotstar and enjoy the comic timing of class acts Satish Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah, Sumeet Raghavan, Rupali Ganguly, and Rajesh Kumar.

Gullak: Need a break from urban comedies? Then watch 'Gullak', the modern equivalent of ‘Hum Log’. This series by The Viral Fever (streaming on SonyLIV), brings alive the everyday issues, conflicts, joys and sorrows of a middle-class-family in a small town without losing its sense of perspective or humour. The Mishras are not &nbsp;as refined as the Sarabhais but this family feels more identifiable because its characters look and sound like they have been plucked out of a familiar neighbourhood. They struggle though unemployment, financial tensions, strained relationships and as a family, seem to be falling apart but are still close-knit. This is a slice of life series that will bring a smile to your face on even a hard day.

Pushpavalli: One of the most loved originals on Amazon Prime Video, Pushpavalli is remarkable for many reasons. To start with, it has been created &nbsp;by &nbsp;Sumukhi Suresh who was once called the Tina Fey of India by a critic. With great insight, she also plays the protagonist, an obsessive young woman who will stop at nothing to win the man she believes herself to be in love with. &nbsp;Along the way, we also learn how so many women in India are raised to &nbsp;feel unworthy even though not all of them seek &nbsp;love through twisted means, like our heroine does. This is dark humour but it also shows us how many boxes women have to tick before they can see themselves as worthy of love. Pushpavalli is a woman who chooses to not tick these boxes and takes a dangerous route to fulfilment that will amuse &nbsp;as well as shock you. &nbsp;

As the world deals with pandemic-induced stress, here we bring you a list of funny recommendations that will surely lift your spirits. Refresh your mood with these: The Office: The pivotal character of Jagdeep Chadda (played by Mukul Chadda) in this Hotstar original will make you cringe, laugh out aloud and sway your head in disbelief as he awkwardly tries to break the ice with his juniors, guffaws at his own jokes and generally fails to read the general mood in the dysfunctional office.

As the world deals with pandemic-induced stress, here we bring you a list of funny recommendations that will surely lift your spirits. Refresh your mood with these: The Office: The pivotal character of Jagdeep Chadda (played by Mukul Chadda) in this Hotstar original will make you cringe, laugh out aloud and sway your head in disbelief as he awkwardly tries to break the ice with his juniors, guffaws at his own jokes and generally fails to read the general mood in the dysfunctional office. Although, the sitcom draws inspiration from the original BBC series of the same name and also the American remake, the ‘boss’ played by Mukul Chadda has unmistakably Indian undertones and his mannerisms and body language remind viewers of many similar characters they may have encountered in their families, offices or neighbourhoods. This man is delightfully unaware of his own lack of wit and keeps trying hilariously to cheer his team made up of morose and uninspired employees. This office will offer a great escape if you are looking for some soothing, rib-tickling binge watch. Bhaag Beanie Bhaag: One of the few comedies led by a woman, this Netflix original stars the hugely underrated Swara Bhaskar who plays an aspiring, stand-up comic, caught between personal and professional problems. Swara nails the portrayal of a young woman who is tired of living up to everyone's expectations and wants to, for once, break free from a dead end job, looming domesticity, a relationship that can offer her security but not freedom. Her parents played by veterans Mona Ambegaonkar and Girish Kulkarni add another engaging layer of comedy to the proceedings. Watch this show to cheer a strong, funny and endearingly flawed heroine who wins the day every time with her honesty even if she can't always make people laugh as much as she would like to. Sarabhai vs Sarabhai: Miss the good-old-days when comedy was maybe not edgy but simply made people happy with a wholesome plot, great writing and great performances? Then relive some golden nostalgia with a series that gave a refreshing new twist to the jaded ‘saas bahu’ formula by pitting a class-conscious,sarcastic mother-in-law against a down-to-earth and spunky daughter-in-law. The series is a masterful comedy of manners and its bunch of idiosyncratic characters will offer hours of family friendly entertainment and will leave you refreshed and energised. Watch it on Hotstar and enjoy the comic timing of class acts Satish Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah, Sumeet Raghavan, Rupali Ganguly, and Rajesh Kumar. Gullak: Need a break from urban comedies? Then watch 'Gullak', the modern equivalent of ‘Hum Log’. This series by The Viral Fever (streaming on SonyLIV), brings alive the everyday issues, conflicts, joys and sorrows of a middle-class-family in a small town without losing its sense of perspective or humour. The Mishras are not as refined as the Sarabhais but this family feels more identifiable because its characters look and sound like they have been plucked out of a familiar neighbourhood. They struggle though unemployment, financial tensions, strained relationships and as a family, seem to be falling apart but are still close-knit. This is a slice of life series that will bring a smile to your face on even a hard day. Pushpavalli: One of the most loved originals on Amazon Prime Video, Pushpavalli is remarkable for many reasons. To start with, it has been created by Sumukhi Suresh who was once called the Tina Fey of India by a critic. With great insight, she also plays the protagonist, an obsessive young woman who will stop at nothing to win the man she believes herself to be in love with. Along the way, we also learn how so many women in India are raised to feel unworthy even though not all of them seek love through twisted means, like our heroine does. This is dark humour but it also shows us how many boxes women have to tick before they can see themselves as worthy of love. Pushpavalli is a woman who chooses to not tick these boxes and takes a dangerous route to fulfilment that will amuse as well as shock you.

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