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Adamyan L.V.

Moscow State Medical and Dental University named after A.I. Evdokimov

Kiseleva Yu.Yu.

O.M. Filatov City clinical hospital No 15

Elagin V.V.

Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry named after A.I. Evdokimov

Vechorko V.I.

Filatov City Clinical Hospital No.15 of the Moscow Departament of Health

Stepanian A.A.

Academia of Women’s Health and Endoscopic Surgery

Aznaurova Ya.B.

Evdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry

Dashko A.A.

O.M. Filatov City clinical hospital No 15

COVID-19 and men’s reproductive health (literature review)

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Adamyan L.V., Kiseleva Yu.Yu., Elagin V.V., Vechorko V.I., Stepanian A.A., Aznaurova Ya.B., Dashko A.A.

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Journal: Russian Journal of Human Reproduction. 2020;26(5): 17‑21

DOI: 10.17116/repro20202605117

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COVID-19 AND MEN’S REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH (LITERATURE REVIEW)
COVID-19 AND MEN’S REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH (LITERATURE REVIEW)

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Adamyan LV, Kiseleva YuYu, Elagin VV, Vechorko VI, Stepanian AA, Aznaurova YaB, Dashko AA. COVID-19 and men’s reproductive health (literature review). Russian Journal of Human Reproduction. 2020;26(5):17‑21. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/repro20202605117

 
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Abstract:

According to the world statistics, men are much more susceptible to infection with the new coronavirus than women. Nowadays, investigation of potential impact of COVID-19 on men’s reproductive health is a particularly relevant topic. Previous research has shown that more than 25 viruses, including herpes simplex virus and human immunodeficiency virus, can infect human sperm. It is currently not fully understood whether the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has a negative impact on sperm quality and whether the virus is sexually transmitted. Published data indicate decreased sperm quality and possible development of orchitis in patients with COVID-19. Moreover, severe stress and corticosteroid therapy may be risk factors for patients’ sexual dysfunction. Thus, further studies are needed to determine the effects of COVID-19 on men’s reproductive health, which will help to optimize the management and rehabilitation of these patients.

Keywords:

COVID-19
coronavirus infection
spermatogenesis
men’s reproductive health

Authors:

Adamyan L.V.

Moscow State Medical and Dental University named after A.I. Evdokimov

Kiseleva Yu.Yu.

O.M. Filatov City clinical hospital No 15

Elagin V.V.

Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry named after A.I. Evdokimov

Vechorko V.I.

Filatov City Clinical Hospital No.15 of the Moscow Departament of Health

Stepanian A.A.

Academia of Women’s Health and Endoscopic Surgery

Aznaurova Ya.B.

Evdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry

Dashko A.A.

O.M. Filatov City clinical hospital No 15

Received:

20.08.2020

Accepted:

01.09.2020

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