Emerging questions and challenges of COVID-19 on reproductive health
10.3760/cma.j.cn101441-20200228-00094
- VernacularTitle:新型冠状病毒肺炎疫情下生殖医学的新问题与挑战
- Author:
Rong LI
1
;
Jing YANG
;
Honggang LI
;
Yuanyuan WANG
;
Dan CHENG
;
Peng DUAN
;
Gengxiang WU
;
Tailang YIN
;
Chengliang XIONG
;
Jie QIAO
Author Information
1. 北京大学第三医院生殖医学中心 100191
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
COVID-19;
Infectious disease;
Reproductive health
- From:
Chinese Journal of Reproduction and Contraception
2020;40(3):177-181
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
During the outbreak of COVID-19, this paper aimed to discuss its potential risks on reproductive health, which was underpinned by the virus, drugs, disinfectants and psychological problems. The literatures review on previous and latest studies showed that COVID-19 may have potential effects on both men’s and women’s reproductive systems; that contraception should be recommended during antiviral treatment and for at least eight months after the end of antiviral treatment, but there is no evidence to support the termination of pregnancy without medical indicators during early pregnancy; and that chlorine disinfectants are not recommended for assisted reproduction laboratories. Medical professionals should make a comprehensive assessment according to the patient’s fertility needs, disease status and psychological level, in order to provide reasonable fertility guidance and counselling.
