ArticleAsian journal of andrology
Evaluation of inactivated COVID-19 vaccine on semen parameters in reproductive-age males: a retrospective cohort study.
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17 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 31 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effects of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines on Sperm Quality: Systematic Review.JMIR public health and surveillance · 2023Pooled it
- Effect of COVID-19 vaccination on semen parameters: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of medical virology · 2023Pooled it
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- Endocrine system after 2 years of COVID-19 vaccines: A narrative review of the literature.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2022Pooled it
- Endocrine disorders following SARS-CoV-2 vaccination: a comprehensive systematic review.Clinical and experimental vaccine research · 2026Article
- Review
- SARS-CoV-2 vaccination and semen quality: a study based on sperm donor candidate data in southwest China.Translational andrology and urology · 2024Article
- The type of COVID-19 vaccination does not affect reproductive function and pregnancy outcomes in infertile couples.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2024Article
- Comprehensive evaluation of inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccination on sperm parameters and sex hormones.Frontiers in immunology · 2024Article
- Effects of COVID-19 vaccination on human fertility: a post-pandemic literature review.Annals of medicine · 2023Review
- SARS-CoV-2 and male infertility: from short- to long-term impacts.Journal of endocrinological investigation · 2023Review
- COVID-19 and Male Infertility: Is There a Role for Antioxidants?Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- SARS-CoV-2, fertility and assisted reproduction.Human reproduction update · 2023Review
- Updates in the pathophysiology of COVID-19 infection in male reproductive and sexual health: a literature review.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2023Review
- Impact of inactivated COVID-19 vaccination on female ovarian reserve: a propensity score-matched retrospective cohort study.Frontiers in immunology · 2023Article
- COVID-19 and Semen Fluid Parameters, a Retrospective Study from Infertility Clinics.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- The Effect of Long COVID-19 Infection and Vaccination on Male Fertility; A Narrative Review.Vaccines · 2022Review
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Abstract
During the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) epidemic, there have been concerns about the impact of vaccines on people's fertility, including the fertility of those who are currently preparing for pregnancy and those who might become pregnant in future. However, there is still a lack of research on the effect of the COVID-19 vaccine on male fertility, and it is not surprising that couples and donors have concerns regarding vaccination. In this study, a retrospective cohort study was conducted to examine semen quality before and after receipt of the inactivated COVID-19 vaccine. There were no statistically significant changes in semen parameters (volume, sperm concentration, progressive motility, and total progressive motile count) after two doses of vaccine (all P > 0.05). In summary, our study updates the most recent studies on the effects of the COVID-19 vaccine on male fertility, and the information from this study could be used to guide fertility recommendations for assisted reproductive technology (ART) patients and donors.
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