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ArticlePloS one2024

Evaluating male sexual function and reproductive health during Omicron outbreak in China.

Jiatong Xiao, Bolong Liu, Juliet Matsika, Ronghua Wu, Zheng Tang, Hui Xu, Xiaowei Dai, Guoou Xie, Fabang Liu, Jingeng Dun and 4 more

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Jiatong XiaoDepartments of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Bolong LiuDepartments of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Juliet MatsikaDepartments of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Ronghua WuDepartment of Urology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Zheng TangDepartment of Andrology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China.
Hui XuDepartment of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical University, Chengde, Hebei, China.
Xiaowei DaiDepartment of Reproductive Medicine Center, The Second Norman Bethune hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China.
Guoou XieDepartment of Urology, Hunan Aerospace Hospital, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Fabang LiuDepartment of Urology, The Third Hospital of Mianyang, Sichuan Mental Health Center/The Third Hospital of Mianyang (Sichuan Mental Health Center), Mianyang, Sichuan, China.
Jingeng DunDepartments of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Xiongbing ZuDepartments of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Jinbo ChenDepartments of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.ORCID 0009-0009-2049-6342
Xiaogen KuangDepartments of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.ORCID 0009-0008-8998-3475
Tao GuoDepartments of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.

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Abstract

There are currently no studies exploring omicron infection and male sexual function and semen quality. Our aim was to estimate changes in sexual function and semen quality in men recovering from infection since the COVID-19 Omicron pandemic started in China in late 2022. We collected 1540 questionnaires and assessed male function before infection and acute phase after infection by using International Index of Erectile Function-5, Premature Ejaculation Diagnostic Tool, and Arizona Sexual Experience Scale. We also collected the before and after semen analysis results of 247 male patients. During the acute phase after infection, the proportion of erectile dysfunction was significantly higher than before infection, but ejaculatory function was not significantly altered; In addition, semen analysis showed significant difference in semen concentration, semen activity and PR a+b sperm forward movement after infection compared to pre-infection.: COVID-19 Omicron can affect erectile function as well as sexual experience in male patients in the acute phase. Decreased sexual function due to COVID-19 Omicron may be related to body temperature and anxiety during infection.

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COVID-19Reproductive HealthSARS-CoV-2AdultChinaErectile DysfunctionHumansMaleMiddle AgedSemen AnalysisSexual BehaviorSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung Adult

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