Impact of SARS-CoV-2 on the male reproductive tract: insights from semen analysis and cryopreservation
Our study highlights the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on male reproductive health, emphasizing the persistence of viral entry receptors, potential viral RNA presence, the inflammatory environment, and the involvement of immune populations in the male reproductive tract post-infection. Importantly, we confirm the safety of conventional freezing and vitrification techniques for preserving male fertility in assisted reproductive technology programs amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Authors
- Elena Albani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1542-2188)
- Paolo Emanuele Levi-Setti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1024-4386)
- Silvia Giugliano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1819-0642)
- Annalisa Navarra
- Alessandro M. Mozzarelli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0246-7504)
- Gabriele De Simone (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6103-4376)
- María Rescigno (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6464-509X)
Institutions
- Humanitas University (IT)
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics
- Published
- 2024-12-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10815-024-03321-4
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.75
Funders
- Ferring Pharmaceuticals
- Humanitas Research Hospital