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Purpose This study was performed to determine relationship between premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and sleep quality among nursing and medical students. Design and Methods This descriptive, cross‐sectional and correlational study was completed with 313 students attending the nursing department and medical faculty. Data were collected using the premenstrual syndrome scale (PMSS) and Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI). Findings The PSQI was positively correlated with PMSS and its subscales scores. Sleep changes were the strongest predictor, followed by depressive thoughts (p < .01), depressive mood, bloating and total PMSS (p < .05) for sleep quality. Practice Implications Training should be organized about PMS for university students to provide information and skills about managing symptoms, and to increase the awareness about this syndrome. Interventional studies should be planned to increase sleep quality in PMS.

Purpose This study was conducted to investigate the relationship between pre‐pregnancy premenstrual syndrome (PMS) history with postpartum depression and mother–infant bonding. Design and Methods The sample of this descriptive and cross‐sectional study included 322 mothers. Data were collected using the Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS), Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), and Brockington Postpartum Bonding Questionnaire (BPBQ). Findings There were positive statistically significant correlations between PMSS total and subscale scores and EPDS scores and BPBQ. In addition, there were statistically significant positive correlations between EPDS score scores and BPBQ. Implications for Nursing Practice Especially by achieving success in PMS management in the pre‐pregnancy period, the risk of postpartum depression development can be prevented, and healthy development of mother–infant bonding can be achieved.

Effect of COVID-19 pandemic and COVID-19 vaccine on menstrual cycle Menstrual cycle irregularities include changes in menstrual cycle frequency, regularity, duration or intensity, as well as breakthrough bleeding. The global prevalence of irregular menstrual cycle ranges from 5% to 34% during reproductive years, and related problems constitute one of the most common reasons for referral to a gynecologist. It has been stated that during the Covid-19 pandemic and after the covid-19 vaccines, menstrual irregularities increased and the number of pads decreased in women. If these changes are related to the vaccine, it is thought that it may be a result of the immune response to the vaccine rather than a specific vaccine component. While reported changes in menstrual cycle after vaccination are short-lived, robust research on this potential adverse reaction remains critical to the overall success of the vaccination program. While Covid-19 affects social life, women cause hormonal imbalances, especially during the sexually active period. As a result, menstrual cycle irregularities may result in a decrease in the number of pads used and result in a decrease in the number of population that will threaten future generations. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of mRNA vaccine and adenovirus vectored vaccines developed as Covid-19 pandemic and Covid-19 vaccine between December 2019–2022, the beginning of the pandemic process, on hormonal disorders and menstrual cycle irregularities. Resources were accessed from the literatures PUBmed, Web of Science, Google Academic using the keywords “Covid-19 pandemic, Covid-19 vaccine, menstruation, menstrual cycle irregularity” and 14400 references were identified. The number of retrospective studies and case reports were excluded, and the number decreased to 30, and 20 of the appropriate scientific publications were included in the study by scanning the rest. Keywords: Covid-19 pandemic, Covid-19 vaccine, menstruation, menstrüel cycle irregularity

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