Unveiling the genitourinary phenotype of long COVID: a systematic review and meta-analysis
This systematic review and meta-analysis provide evidence supporting the possible emergence of a genitourinary phenotype of long COVID, encompassing menstrual irregularities, erectile dysfunction, cystitis-like symptoms, and renal impairment. Recognition of this potential phenotype is crucial for improving diagnostic accuracy, patient follow-up, and multidisciplinary management. Further high-quality studies are warranted to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and long-term clinical implications.
Authors
- Luis Fuenmayor-González (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6141-7692)
- Gabriela Zambrano-Sánchez
- Thalía Fajardo-Loaiza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5196-0189)
- Felipe Figueredo França Merlo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0283-8062)
- Daniel Peñaherrera-Vásquez
- Josue Rivadeneira
- Alison Reina
Institutions
- Universidad de La Frontera (CL)
- Central University of Ecuador (EC)
- Washington University in St. Louis (US)
- Universidad Israel (EC)
- Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Ecuador (EC)
- Hospital de Especialidades (MX)
- Universidad Técnica de Ambato (EC)
- Gemeinschaftsklinikum Mittelrhein (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Urology and Nephrology
- Published
- 2026-03-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11255-026-05073-9
- Primary Topic
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00