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Review
. 2022 Jun:164:33-39.
doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2021.12.025. Epub 2022 Jan 8.

Impact of COVID-19 on Male Fertility

Alexander B Collins  1 , Lei Zhao  2 , Ziwen Zhu  3 , Nathan T Givens  1 , Qian Bai  3 , Mark R Wakefield  3 , Yujiang Fang  4
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Review

Impact of COVID-19 on Male Fertility

Alexander B Collins et al. Urology. 2022 Jun.

Abstract

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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