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The SARS-CoV-2 virus causes various disorders in the body\u2019s systems, and the reproductive system is no exception. Further, the rate of infertile couples is increasing and part of this is related to male infertility.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Aims<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The aim of the present study was to investigate the impacts of COVID-19 infection history on semen quality in men referred to public and private infertility centres.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In this research, patients were divided into two groups: 88 men with a history of COVID-19 (Covid+) and 51 men without (Covid\u2212). After semen collection, sperm parameters, fertilisation rate and oxidative stress were investigated.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Key results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Sperms with normal morphology and mature chromatin in patients with COVID-19 infection history decreased, and seminal oxidative stress and sperm DNA fragmentation were increased; moreover, the fertilisation rate in the Covid+ group decreased in compare to the Covid\u2212 group.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>COVID-19 infection increases oxidative stress in the semen, so has a negative effect on some sperm parameters and fertilisation rate.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Implications<\/jats:title>\n                    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