Effects of Novel Coronavirus Infection on Semen Indexes

doi:10.12280/gjszjk.20220600

Abstract

Abstract:

At present, the mechanism of novel coronavirus infection has been clarified, and the male reproductive system may also be the target of novel coronavirus infection. After a man is infected with the novel coronavirus, there may be temporary decrease in semen volume, sperm concentration, sperm count, sperm motility, percentage of normal morphologic sperm, and increased sperm DNA fragment rate, and other semen detection indicators, which affect the quality of male semen and reduce male fertility. The possible mechanisms causing these changes include testicular inflammation, over-immunity, cytokine storm, the impaired endocrine function, fever, etc. Whether novel coronavirus exist in male semen needs further research and testing. In this paper, the specific effects of novel coronavirus infection on male semen indexes and the potential mechanism were summarized, providing a reference for pregnant couples to choose the fertilization time of related treatment and assisted reproductive treatment after their infection with novel coronavirus.

Key words: SARS-CoV-2, Semen analysis, Fertility, Infertility, male

ZHANG Li-hong, HU Rong, XIE Lei, XU Xiao-juan, HU Jun-ping. Effects of Novel Coronavirus Infection on Semen Indexes[J]. Journal of International Reproductive Health/Family Planning, 2023, 42(3): 231-235.

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