Presence of SARS-CoV-2 in semen and the impact of COVID-19 on the male reproductive system

Christine Bo Hansen, Thomas Daell Leineweber, Niels Jørgensen, Uffe Vest Schneider, Henrik Westh, Nina la Cour Freiesleben, Henriette Svarre Nielsen, Mette Petri Lauritsen

Abstract

This article reviews the current studies published on the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in semen and the potential effect of COVID-19 on male fertility. The aim was to provide insight into different possible mechanisms of involvement of the male reproductive system by SARS-CoV-2 infection and to evaluate the studies investigating the presence of virus in semen. It is concluded that the likelihood of SARS-CoV-2 transmission through semen is low and that COVID-19 may negatively affect semen parameters, but that the impairment is probably short-termed.

Bidragets oversatte titelPresence of SARS-CoV-2 in semen and the impact of COVID-19 onthe male reproductive system
OriginalsprogDansk
ArtikelnummerV07210573
TidsskriftUgeskrift for Laeger
Vol/bind183
Udgave nummer51
Sider (fra-til)1-9
Antal sider9
ISSN0041-5782
StatusUdgivet - 20 dec. 2021

Emneord

  • COVID-19
  • Genitalia, Male
  • Humans
  • Infertility, Male
  • Male
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Semen

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