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

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 titel	Presence of SARS-CoV-2 in semen and the impact of COVID-19 onthe male reproductive system
Originalsprog	Dansk
Artikelnummer	V07210573
Tidsskrift	Ugeskrift for Laeger
Vol/bind	183
Udgave nummer	51
Sider (fra-til)	1-9
Antal sider	9
ISSN	0041-5782
Status	Udgivet - 20 dec. 2021

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

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Hansen, C. B., Leineweber, T. D., Jørgensen, N., Schneider, U. V., Westh, H., Freiesleben, N. L. C., Nielsen, H. S., & Lauritsen, M. P. (2021). Presence of SARS-CoV-2 in semen and the impact of COVID-19 on the male reproductive system. Ugeskrift for Laeger, 183(51), 1-9. Artikel V07210573. https://ugeskriftet.dk/files/scientific_article_files/2021-12/v07210573_web.pdf

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