Table 4.
Available literature investigating SARS-CoV-2 infection on male reproductive clinical symptoms
| Reference | Study design | Cohort (n) | Control (n) | Clinical Symptoms | Other findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | Cross-sectional case-controlled study | COVID-19 patients with testicular pain (10) | COVID-19 patients without testicular pain (81) | Testicular pain prevailed in 10.98% patients (n= 91), with one case of clinical epididymo‐orchitis reported | No difference for neutrophil count, lymphocyte count, CRP, D-dimers or duration of COVID-19 infection between groups |
| 49 | Case study | 42-year-old-male patient (1) | – | Presented with abdominal and testicular pain without respiratory symptoms | – |