ReviewSaudi journal of biological sciences2021
Potential impacts of COVID-19 on reproductive health: Scientific findings and social dimension.
Review in Saudi journal of biological sciences, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 30 citations in OpenAlex.
- A non-randomized study of sexual health education on the sexual function of primigravid women.BMC women's health · 2025Article
- Increased adverse pregnancy outcomes among decreased assisted reproductions during the COVID-19 pandemic: insights from a birth cohort study in Southwest China.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2024Article
- A cross-sectional survey on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on psychological well-being and quality of life in people with spinal cord injury.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2024Article
- Effects of medical plants on alleviating the effects of heat stress on chickens.Poultry science · 2024Review
- Investigating the mode of transmission of COVID-19 through genital secretions, semen, the birth canal, and lactation: A systematic review.Journal of education and health promotion · 2024Article
- A review on human reproductive systems encountering with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection.International journal of reproductive biomedicine · 2023Review
- Cluster Analysis Method Reveals Gender Attitudes in Sociosexual Orientation of a Southern Italy Population During the COVID-19 Lockdown.Sexuality research & social policy : journal of NSRC : SR & SP · 2022Article
- Extra-Pulmonary Complications in SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Comprehensive Multi Organ-System Review.Microorganisms · 2022Review
- The impact of COVID-19 on the male reproductive tract and fertility: A systematic review.Arab journal of urology · 2021Review
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Abstract
COVID-19 virus is classified as a respiratory disease that can be mainly transmitted via respiratory droplets, however, there are recently published reports suggested its ability to transmit via sexual intercourse, assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatments, pregnancy, and nursing. Although SARS-CoV-2 mainly attacks respiratory systems, manifestations of multiple organs have been detected. A significant concern was raised about whether COVID-19 may affect female and male reproductive functions. These findings imposed more restrictions on social relationships between individuals even if inside the family, adding more physiologic load. In this context, there is a crucial need to identify the biological and behavioral reproductive risk factors associated with COVID-19 disease. Questions regarding the potential risks of sexual transmission during intercourse and/or application of ART, vertical transmission (throughout pregnancy, delivery, and breastfeeding), the health of pregnant and postpartum women, and fetal or postnatal health problems of neonates/children remain largely unanswered. The contribution of individuals to different social and economic activities depends on the maintenance of good quality life and health. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic raised on the end of December 2019 has drastically affected different aspects of human wellbeing. The pandemic not only affected the health of individuals, but also negatively affected mental health and social interaction. This review illustrates: a) scientific findings related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the reproductive process, considering gender, hormonal balance, gonad functions, pregnancy, and ART, b) the sociosexual dimension of COVID-19 disease and precautions that should be taken to avoid infection via sexual transmission or vertical transmission, which may alleviate the fear associated with continuing normal social relationships and economic activities.
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