The impact of COVID-19 on women's reproductive system.

Front Med (Lausanne)

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Shinan, China.

Published: November 2024

AI Article Synopsis

  • COVID-19 has been a global concern since 2019, with high infection rates despite efforts in drug and vaccine development.
  • As the pandemic winds down, researchers are examining the potential long-term effects of COVID-19 on women's reproductive health, especially the ovaries.
  • Most women do not experience lasting reproductive issues due to COVID-19, though a few cases of premature ovarian failure exist; temporary effects like menstrual changes and fertility loss usually resolve over time.

Article Abstract

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been a major global focus since 2019. However, drug development and vaccination have been unable to stop the rise in the number of COVID-19 infections. As a result, almost everyone has been infected with COVID-19. As the COVID-19 pandemic nears its end, it is important to explore whether contracting COVID-19 has any irreversible effects on the female reproductive system. This article aims to review the effects of COVID-19 on the female ovary and reproductive system and examine whether these effects are permanent. In conclusion, we can state that COVID-19 has not caused any long-lasting effects on the reproductive health of most women, with the exception of a few cases where premature ovarian failure has been observed. These temporary effects, such as menstrual disturbances and temporary fertility loss, tend to diminish and eventually disappear over time.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11614620PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2024.1485022DOI Listing

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