Impact of COVID-19 on Male Fertility

COVID-19, the clinical condition caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has been associated with massive cytokine storm and damage to multiple organ systems. Although evidence for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 virus in the testis remains scarce, testicular damage and dysregulation of gonadotropins associated...

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Autores principales: Collins, Alexander B., Zhao, Lei, Zhu, Ziwen, Givens, Nathan T., Bai, Qian, Wakefield, Mark R., Fang, Yujiang
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier Inc. 2022
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Review Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8741337/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35007621
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.urology.2021.12.025
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Sumario:COVID-19, the clinical condition caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has been associated with massive cytokine storm and damage to multiple organ systems. Although evidence for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 virus in the testis remains scarce, testicular damage and dysregulation of gonadotropins associated with inflammation has been reported. Additionally, as a result of the rapidly evolving pandemic, frequently updated medical interventions and public policies leading to delays of care can play a role in fertility. This narrative review aims to summarize the current literature on how COVID-19 may influence male fertility.

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