Evaluation of Semen Characteristics and Interleukin 6 Levels (IL6) in Males Recovered from Covid-19
CENTRAL ASIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL AND NATURAL SCIENCE, 4 (4):
264-272 (August 2023)Abstract
As of late, SARS-CoV-2 (coronavirus disease 2019, COVID-19) infections have spread around the world. Multiple organs can be affected by SARS-CoV-2, however the respiratory system is the primary target. Some people are worried COVID-19 may impair male processes for reproduction. In our investigation, semen samples from fifty males recovered from COVID-19 were collected for analysis of semen characteristics. All of the patient groups exhibited aberrant sperm quality. In addition, we compared the levels of interleukin 6 (IL6) between 50 COVID-19-recovered men of reproductive age and 50 age-matched controls. A higher serum Interleukin 6 (IL6) level were observed in patients group. The regression analysis indicated testosterone level was negatively associated with Interleukin 6 (IL6), while both luteinizing hormone (LH) and prolactin were showed positively correlation with Interleukin 6 (IL6).