Author/Authors :
Nateghi ، Reihaneh Department of Embryology - Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center - Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR) , Ghashghaei ، Shahriar Department of Regenerative Medicine - Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, Cell Science Research Center - Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR) , Shokoohian ، Bahare Department of Embryology - Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center - Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR) , Hezavehei ، Maryam Department of Embryology - Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center - Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR) , Abbaszadeh ، Mahkameh Department of Regenerative Medicine - Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, Cell Science Research Center - Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR) , Ebrahimi ، Bita Department of Embryology - Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center - Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR) , Shahverdi ، Abolhossein Department of Embryology - Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center - Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR) , Mashayekhi ، Mehri Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center - Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR) , Shpichka ، Anastasia Institute for Regenerative Medicine - Sechenov University , Timashev ، Peter Institute for Regenerative Medicine - Sechenov University , Nasr-Esfahani ، Mohammad Hossein Department of Reproductive Biotechnology - Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center - Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR) , Vosough ، Massoud Department of Regenerative Medicine - Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, Cell Science Research Center - Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR)
Abstract :
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic struck global health systems with over growing demands in many fields of health care; yet, reproductive care, particularly pregnancy care remains a special focus of interest. Pregnancy is a major physiologic change that alters temporarily normal function of many organs, and specifically the immune system. Therefore, pregnant women are more susceptible to respiratory pathogens compared to the others. The current pandemic may have serious consequences on pregnancy whether directly or indirectly. In the present review, direct and indirect possible adverse effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on female reproductive system by focusing on pregnancy and delivery has been discussed in details. In addition, the pregnancy consequences and whether maternal infection can affect infants were deliberated. The adverse impact of luck down and related psycho logical complications and obesity on pregnant women were discussed as well. Finally, the effects of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination on maternal health and pregnancy outcome was analyzed.
Keywords :
COVID , 19 Pandemic , Female Infertility , Female Reproductive Health , Fetal Development , SARS , CoV , 2
