COVID-19 can invade men’s testicles.

That is what researchers at University of Miami discovered.

They& #39;re studying whether COVID causes fertility issues and if it is sexually transmitted.

Doctors tested the testicles of men who died from COVID and found the virus.
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Researchers at University of Miami also discovered the virus in a living man’s testicle.

The man had COVID, then tested negative and was symptom free for weeks.

He had a biopsy for fertility issues, and the virus was still detected in the testicle weeks later.
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The research continues into whether COVID impacts male fertility.

Dr. Ranjith Ramasamy says 10-20% of men with COVID have pain/tenderness in the testicles.

He encourages men who have had COVID are and concerned to have their sperm count checked.
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Researchers are also trying to determine whether COVID is in semen – and whether it is sexually transmitted.

Dr. Ramasamy says the fact that it is for sure in the testicles is a clue it could be in semen.
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For people who are especially worried – you can always freeze your sperm for later use.

Dr. Ramasamy details that process here.

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