Urol. praxi. 2023;24(1):28-30 | DOI: 10.36290/uro.2023.015

Consequences of covid-19 as seen by an andrologist

MUDr. Jan Novák, FEBU, FECSM1, 2, MUDr. Libor Zámečník, Ph.D., FEBU, FECSM, MBA1, 3
1 Urologická klinika VFN a 1. LF UK, Praha
2 Urologie a andrologie Gennet, s. r. o., Praha
3 Urologie a andrologie Iscare, s. r. o., Praha

For almost 3 years, we have all been direct participants of covid-19 pandemics. The disease, albeit primarily affects respiratory system, may have a negative impact on many other organ systems including reproductive tract. The authors present an overview of possible complications of SARS-CoV-2 virus infection as seen by an andrologist.

Keywords: covid-19, erectile dysfunction, sexual activity, male infertility, covid-19 vaccines.

Accepted: March 16, 2023; Published: March 21, 2023  Show citation

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