TLDR COVID-19 may harm male fertility by affecting sperm production.
The study investigated the impact of COVID-19 infection on male fertility, focusing on the upregulation of miR-371a-3p. The research suggested that COVID-19 infection led to an increase in miR-371a-3p levels, which could potentially influence male fertility. The findings highlighted a possible molecular mechanism by which COVID-19 might affect reproductive health in males. However, the document did not specify the number of participants involved in the study, which is crucial for assessing the strength of the findings.
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