The Impact of the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic on Reproduction, Sexual Function and Behaviors: A Review of the Main Trends and Findings

doi:10.1080/19317611.2022.2053921

. 2022 Mar 29;34(3):351-365.

doi: 10.1080/19317611.2022.2053921. eCollection 2022.

The Impact of the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic on Reproduction, Sexual Function and Behaviors: A Review of the Main Trends and Findings

Quintana G R¹

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PMID: 38596275
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DOI: 10.1080/19317611.2022.2053921

The Impact of the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic on Reproduction, Sexual Function and Behaviors: A Review of the Main Trends and Findings

Quintana G R. Int J Sex Health. 2022.

. 2022 Mar 29;34(3):351-365.

doi: 10.1080/19317611.2022.2053921. eCollection 2022.

Author

Quintana G R¹

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¹ Departamento de Psicología y Filosofía, Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y Jurídicas, Universidad de Tarapacá, Arica, Arica y Parinacota, Chile.

PMID: 38596275
PMCID: PMC10903693
DOI: 10.1080/19317611.2022.2053921

Abstract

Objective: This review sought to describe the main trends and findings on the SARS-CoV-2 and the pandemic's effect on reproduction (i.e., effects on fertility, reproductive tissue, pregnancy, vertical and sexual transmission) and sexual function and behaviors. Methods: A review was conducted on studies assessing these variables through the Scopus and PubMed databases between the years 2019-2021. Results: Results showed SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and social distancing measures have affected-and in some cases not-different aspects of people's reproductive function, sexual function and behaviors. Conclusions: Suggestions are offered for researchers and professionals focused on future research and clinical practice.

Keywords: SARS-CoV-2; reproduction; sexual behavior; sexual function; social distancing.

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