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COVID-19 found in penile tissue could contribute to erectile dysfunction, first study to demonstrate that COVID-19 can be present in the ***** tissue long after men recover from the virus. The blood vessel dysfunction that results from the infection could then contribute to erectile dysfunction.
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This was a pilot study demonstrating the COVID virus in the ***** tissue up to 7 months after the initial infection. As senior author on this study (https://wjmh.org/DOIx.php?id=10.5534/wjmh.210055) , I wanted to weigh in.
What we know
COVID virus can enter the endothelial cells - cells that line the blood vessels supplying blood to the *****
Endothelial dysfunction, typically present in men with COVID could be a common denominator for erectile dysfunction
COVID19 is NOT sexually transmitted since it is absent in the semen among men who have recovered - our previous study (https://wjmh.org/DOIx.php?id=10.5534/wjmh.200192)
What we don't know
Whether the severity of erectile dysfunction is associated with the severity of COVID
The true prevalence of erectile dysfunction among COVID survivors
What should men do
Men who develop erectile dysfunction after COVID should discuss with their doctor if the symptoms persist to discuss treatment options since ED may be due to underlying vascular disease rather than psychological causes. Obviously, do everything possible to avoid getting infected. Email me - ramasamy at miami.edu for further questions
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