Male reproductive health after 3 months from SARS-CoV-2 infection: a multicentric study

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Authors

Donatella Paoli · Sapienza University of Rome

Francesco Pallotti · Sapienza University of Rome

Antonella Anzuini · Sapienza University of Rome

Serena Bianchini · Sapienza University of Rome

Luisa Caponecchia · Ospedale Santa Maria Goretti

Anna Carraro · Ospedale Santa Maria Goretti

Maria Rosa Ciardi

Abstract

Our data remark that COVID-19 does not seem to cause direct damage to the testicular function, while indirect damage appears to be transient. It is possible to counsel infertile couples to postpone the research of parenthood or ART procedures around three months after recovery from the infection.

Topics & Keywords

COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction Reproductive Health and Technologies Ovarian function and disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Endocrinological Investigation

Volume 46, Issue 1, pp. 89-101

DOI: 10.1007/s40618-022-01887-3

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