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Published on: November 5, 2021
Potential risks of SARS-CoV-2 infection on reproductive health
Rong Li1, Tailang Yin2, Fang Fang3
1Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital Beijing, China; National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology Beijing, China.
Abstract:
The outbreak of 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has become a major pandemic threat worldwide. Such a public health emergency can greatly impact various aspects of people's health and lives. This paper focuses on its potential risks for reproductive health, including the reproductive system and its functioning, as well as gamete and embryo development, which could be affected by the virus itself, drug treatments, chemical disinfectants and psychological effects related to panic during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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