A medical worker holds out a test kit outside an emergency facility in Brescia, northern Italy
Chinese scientists have advised male patients who have recovered from novel coronavirus pneumonia and are planning to have a child to undergo medical tests on their reproductive system.
The virus can theoretically target testicular cells, leading to infertility or hormone disorders, though clinical evidence for that claim is still needed.
Moreover, even if the virus could lead to fertility issues, there are effective treatments and assisted reproductive technology to overcome them, experts added.