21 March 2022 : Review article
A Review of Recent Studies on the Effects of SARS-CoV-2 Infection and SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines on Male Reproductive Health
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.935879
Med Sci Monit 2022; 28:e935879
Background
Expression Pattern of Factors Associated with the Entry of SARS-CoV-2 Into Reproductive Tissue Cells
ACE Role in the Male Reproductive System
SARS-CoV-2 Effect on Testosterone Biosynthesis
SARS-CoV-2 RNA Detection in Semen Samples
SARS-CoV-2 Impact on Semen Parameters
SARS-CoV-2 Impact on Testicular Tissue and Epididymis
Influence of Inflammatory Reactions and Endothelial Dysfunction in COVID-19 on the Male Reproductive System
COVID-19 Vaccines and Men’s Reproductive Health
Future Studies on the Effects of SARS-CoV-2 Infection on Male Reproductive Health
Conclusions
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