Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Pathology, Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines, IA.
Department of Respiratory Medicine, the 2nd People's Hospital of Hefei and Hefei Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.
Urology. 2022 Jun;164:33-39. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2021.12.025. Epub 2022 Jan 8.
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.
新型冠状病毒病(COVID-19)是由严重急性呼吸综合征冠状病毒 2 型(SARS-CoV-2)引起的临床疾病,与大量细胞因子风暴和多器官系统损伤有关。尽管在睾丸中检测到 SARS-CoV-2 病毒的证据仍然很少,但已有报道称与炎症相关的睾丸损伤和促性腺激素失调。此外,由于大流行迅速演变,经常更新的医疗干预措施和公共政策导致延迟治疗,可能会对生育能力产生影响。本综述旨在总结目前关于 COVID-19 如何影响男性生育力的文献。