The sperm quality change in 6 months recovery from COVID-19: a retrospective observational study.

ABSTRACT: The COVID-19 pandemic has yielded substantial evidence indicating that SARS-CoV-2 may impair reproductive function, particularly by adversely affecting sperm quality. Given the potential implications for male reproductive health, it is crucial to assess the reversibility of such damage, determine the precise recovery timeline, and evaluate post-infection health parameters. Male patients who had undergone sperm analysis prior to SARS-CoV-2 infection were enrolled to evaluate longitudinal changes in sperm quality during a 6-month recovery period. Sperm parameters were collected at five consecutive time points: before infection and at 1, 2, 3, 6 months post-infection. Additionally, quality of life (QoL), psychological status, and sexual function were evaluated via standardized questionnaires

SUBMITTER: Zhao X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12540804 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature