SARS-COV-2 :
compilation thread regarding SarsCov2 and fertility. some overlap with my threads/files but good collection.
SARS-CoV-2 impairs male fertility by targeting semen quality and testosterone level: A systematic review and meta-analysis | PLOS ONE
“The present study demonstrated that SARS-CoV-2 significantly reduced ejaculate volume, sperm count, concentration, viability, normal morphology, and total and progressive motility. Furthermore, SARS-CoV-2 led to a reduction in circulating testosterone level, but a rise in oestrogen, prolactin, and luteinizing hormone levels. These findings were associated with a decline in testosterone/luteinizing hormone ratio. Conclusions The current study provides compelling evidence that SARS-CoV-2 may lower male fertility”
The present study demonstrated that SARS-CoV-2 significantly reduced ejaculate volume, sperm count, concentration, viability, normal morphology, and total and progressive motility. Furthermore, SARS-CoV-2 led to a reduction in circulating testosterone level, but a rise in oestrogen, prolactin, and luteinizing hormone levels. These findings were associated with a decline in testosterone/luteinizing hormone ratio.
Conclusions
The current study provides compelling evidence that SARS-CoV-2 may lower male fertility
Sperm quality and absence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in semen after COVID-19 infection: a prospective, observational study and validation of the SpermCOVID test
"couples with a desire for pregnancy should be warned that sperm quality after COVID-19 infection can be suboptimal. The estimated recovery time is 3 months...follow-up studies are under way to confirm this and to determine if permanent damage occurred..."
Eric Feigl-Ding on Twitter
"Sperm levels—So let this sink in guys—the concentration of #COVID-infected men’s sperm is 53% LOWER than sperm of men who were not COVID infected, even 3 months later. Plus, don’t forget the bonus erectile dysfunction."
Jmv
"New study: Men infected with COVID have one third less sperm compared to uninfected men over 3 months later. Of 100 men infected and not hospitalized four had no viable sperm. Of 100 men not infected, none had this condition."