Scientists conduct meta-analysis of the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on sperm parameters SARSCoV2 COVID19 Fertility MaleFertility
By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D.Jun 27 2022Reviewed by Aimee Molineux Infertility is a common disorder of the reproductive system and affects approximately one-fifth of reproductive-aged couples. Around 40-50% of all cases are accounted for by male factors.
About the study Many pathological agents, especially viruses, play a crucial role in causing infertility. SARS-CoV-2, which was first discovered in 2019 in Wuhan, China, has shown the ability to cause life-threatening complications in humans. While researching the mode of spread of the virus, scientists observed close contact and droplets to be the two main media.
To address the above debate in the literature, in the current study, researchers conducted an exhaustive meta-analysis to investigate the potential effects of SARS-CoV-2 on a range of semen parameters. The parameters included sperm volume, motility, sperm count, concentration, and progressive motility. The authors claim this to be the first meta-analysis to delve deeper into the role played by this pathogen in influencing male fertility potential.
However, the small sample size was the main limitation of this study. Though, otherstudies have reported the reduction of sperm motility and total motile sperm count in patients with a history of mild COVID-19. Only one study was found on the long-term effects of COVID-19 on semen parameters . Scientists stated that the long-term effects may not be due to the direct effect of COVID-19. Psychopathological and stress factors could also have an adverse effect on sexual health. There could be other factors that contribute to long-COVID, but those are currently unknown.
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