Concise practice recommendations for the provision of andrological services and assisted reproductive technology for male infertility patients during the SARS-CoV-2 in Brazil

Hallak, Jaime Eduardo Cecílio; Esteves, Sandro C.

doi:10.1590/s1677-5538.ibju.2020.06.03

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“…Thus, the possibility of eliminating the virus through washing procedures remains equivocal. 205 206 207 It is suggested that although SARS-CoV-2 might be found in the semen, possibly taking advantage of the privileged testicular immune environment, it would seem unlikely to replicate in the reproductive tract and be sexually transmitted. 208 …”

Section: Coronaviruses (Sars-cov and Sars-cov-2)mentioning

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Viral infections and implications for male reproductive health

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Viral infections have haunted humankind since times immemorial. Overpopulation, globalization, and extensive deforestation have created an ideal environment for a viral spread with unknown and multiple shedding routes. Many viruses can infect the male reproductive tract, with potential adverse consequences to male reproductive health, including infertility and cancer. Moreover, some genital tract viral infections can be sexually transmitted, potentially impacting the resulting offspring's health. We have summarized the evidence concerning the presence and adverse effects of the relevant viruses on the reproductive tract (mumps virus, human immunodeficiency virus, herpes virus, human papillomavirus, hepatitis B and C viruses, Ebola virus, Zika virus, influenza virus, and coronaviruses), their routes of infection, target organs and cells, prevalence and pattern of virus shedding in semen, as well as diagnosis/testing and treatment strategies. The pathophysiological understanding in the male genital tract is essential to assess its clinical impact on male reproductive health and guide future research.

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“…Recently, 27 experts from 15 different countries expressed that postponing andrology services and male infertility treatments during the pandemic may permanently damage the chances of having children for “time-sensitive” patients [60]. This can have devastating psychological effects.…”

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Challenges in Urology during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a global health threat. This disease has brought about huge changes in the priorities of medical and surgical procedures. This short review article summarizes several test methods for COVID-19 that are currently being used or under development. This paper also introduces the corresponding changes in the diagnosis and treatment of urological diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic. We further discuss the potential impacts of the pandemic on urology, including the outpatient setting, clinical work, teaching, and research.

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“…The articles and dates of acceptance describing SARS-CoV-2 infection risks specific to different ART clinics and laboratories are shown in Table 1 (15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21)(22). Guidelines accessed from professional fertility societies' websites are listed in Table 2 (22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27)(28).…”

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