SARS-CoV-2 and Its Implications for the Human Reproductive System: A Review Article

Nephro-Urology Monthly

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Fatemeh Tanhaye Kalate Sabz¹  Fatemehsadat Amjadi¹  Zahra Zandieh¹  Mahnaz Ashrafi² 

[1] Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Science;Shahid Akbar Abadi Clinical Research Development Unit ,(ShACRDU), Iran University of Medical Sciences

关键词: Ovary;    Human Reproductive System;    Testis;    COVID-19;    SARS-CoV-2;   

DOI  :  10.5812/numonthly.121459

学科分类：基础医学

来源: Kowsar Corporation

【 摘 要 】

Context: The SARS-CoV-2 virus causes dysfunction of vital organs in the body. Concerns about the destructive effect of SARS-CoV-2 on human reproductive tissues and fertility have increased. Evaluation of the possible mechanisms by which SARS-CoV-2 causes infertility is essential for effective prevention and treatment. This review aims to assess the studies that have been conducted on SARS-CoV-2 impacts on the human reproductive system. Evidence Acquisition: This review study investigated articles indexed in PubMed, Science-Direct, Scopus, and google scholar databases from 2019 to 2021. The Keywords SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19, human reproductive system, testis, and ovary were searched in the mentioned databases. Results: The present study assessed the expression of SARS-CoV-2-specific receptors, the presence of the virus in the human reproductive system, and the mechanisms by which this virus can affect human fertility. Conclusions: SARS-CoV-2, like other viruses, may indirectly influence the male reproductive system through cytokine storms, inflammation-causing oxidative stress, and its possible complications. The direct effects of SARS-CoV-2 on the male reproductive system are also reported. The testis may be a potential target for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The impact of the SARS-CoV-2 virus on women's reproductive performance is unknown and requires further investigation.

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