Effects of SARS CoV-2, COVID-19, and its vaccines on male sexual health and reproduction: where do we stand?
Sharon P. Lo, Tung-Chin Hsieh, Alexander W. Pastuszak, James M. Hotaling, Darshan P. Patel
Abstract
Since severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was first discovered, there have been questions surrounding the effects of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and more recently the COVID-19 vaccine, on men's health and fertility. Significant research has been conducted to study viral tropism, potential causes for gender susceptibility, the impact of COVID-19 on male sexual function in the acute and recovery phases, and the effects of the virus on male reproductive organs and hormones. This review provides a recent assessment of the literature regarding the impact of COVID-19 and its vaccine on male sexual health and reproduction.
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MedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)CoronavirusReproductive healthSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)ReproductionVirologyTropismVirusPhysiology2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirusDiseaseImmunologyInternal medicineBiologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakEnvironmental healthGeneticsPopulationCOVID-19 Impact on ReproductionCOVID-19 Pandemic ImpactsCOVID-19 epidemiological studies