Dr. Leticia Soares, PhD on female reproductive health concerns associated with long COVID, POTS, EDS, ME/CFS

In this podcast episode, Dr. Leticia Soares discusses her recent review article on female reproductive health issues associated with Long COVID, ME/CFS, POTS, and connective tissue disorders like EDS. These conditions primarily affect premenopausal females, and there are complex interactions with hormonal factors that may contribute to their prevalence. Dr. Soares highlights the need for more research on hormonal influences and reproductive health impacts. Long COVID patients have reported early menopause more frequently, though the mechanisms remain unclear and may involve factors like viral persistence and microclots. She also discusses the Patient-Led Research Collective's efforts to improve treatment research and emphasizes the importance of personalized clinical care given the reproductive health challenges faced by patients with these conditions.