Fact Check: COVID-19 vaccines cause fertility and reproductive issues?
2 years, 11 months ago

Fact Check: COVID-19 vaccines cause fertility and reproductive issues?

India TV News  

Myths and rumours about COVID-19 and vaccination don't seem to cease. Myth: COVID-19 vaccines cause fertility and other reproductive issues. Fact: There is no evidence that any of the COVID-19 vaccines cause fertility problems in women or men. According to the United States federal agency, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there is no evidence that any vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines, can cause female or male fertility problems. More so, professional medical organisations that are serving people of reproductive age, including adolescents, take note that there is no evidence of any sort indicating that COVID-19 vaccination can cause a loss of fertility.

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No link found between COVID-19 vaccines and male infertility
2 years, 8 months ago

No link found between COVID-19 vaccines and male infertility

Associated Press  

CLAIM: COVID-19 vaccines cause male infertility. “‘Male Infertility New Symptom Of Long COVID…’” Experts say there is no basis for the claim that the vaccines have such a side effect. “There is no evidence indicating that the COVID vaccine can cause male infertility,” Amelia Wesselink, a research assistant professor of epidemiology at Boston University, said in an email. Dr. Marc …

COVID and Pregnancy: What are the risks? How can virus impact the to-be-born
2 years, 11 months ago

COVID and Pregnancy: What are the risks? How can virus impact the to-be-born

India TV News  

A new study has found that pregnant women should get vaccinated to minimize the detrimental health effects COVID-19 has on the placenta, the foetus, and the newborn. While pregnant women are at higher risk of severe illness, the virus can also trigger inflammatory and vascular responses in the placenta during critical periods of foetal development in symptomatic and asymptomatic cases. …

Pregnancy in times of Covid-19: Top myths busted
2 years, 11 months ago

Pregnancy in times of Covid-19: Top myths busted

Hindustan Times  

Planning a baby in the middle of a raging pandemic can have its own challenges but with proper guidance and support from your gyneacologist one can stay fit and avoid complications. Pregnancy myths busted While some may feel pregnancy could actually protect them from a Covid-19 infection, others are of the view that their pregnancy may be riddled with complications …

Can Covid-19 cause miscarriage? Expert answers
2 years, 11 months ago

Can Covid-19 cause miscarriage? Expert answers

Hindustan Times  

Covid-19 can cause a number of complications in pregnant women and early miscarriage could be one of them, according to an expert. A report published in scientific journal PLOS One says that Covid could cause placental inflammation which may result in fetal growth retardation and induce abortion. An article published in reputed medical journal The Lancet also discusses the indirect …

COVID-19 vaccine does not increase risk of preterm birth: Study
2 years, 11 months ago

COVID-19 vaccine does not increase risk of preterm birth: Study

Hindustan Times  

Pregnant people who contract COVID-19 have an increased risk of disease severity and death, yet only 31 per cent of pregnant people in the United States had received vaccines as of September 2021. Research into the drivers behind low vaccine acceptance among pregnant people has found that the most common concerns have been a lack of information about COVID-19 vaccine …

Gap in our understanding of the science behind COVID-19 booster dose, says vaccine panel chief
2 years, 11 months ago

Gap in our understanding of the science behind COVID-19 booster dose, says vaccine panel chief

Firstpost  

We must understand that our understanding of Omicron is still evolving and it will take another two to three weeks to derive any concrete understanding, Dr NK Arora said The importance of administering booster doses is yet to gain clarity as multiple countries are seen opting for as high as four doses, the head of India’s top panel on COVID …

Concern at rising number of pregnant women in ICU with Covid-19
3 years ago

Concern at rising number of pregnant women in ICU with Covid-19

Dutch News  

Pregnant women have been urged to get themselves vaccinated against coronavirus amid concerns that they are especially vulnerable to the Delta variant. ‘Women are waking up after three weeks on a ventilator with a flat stomach,’ he said ‘The majority of them are extremely distressed, so much so that we have to call in a psychiatrist. It’s absolutely terrible.’ Babies …

Concern at rising number of pregnant women in ICU with Covid-19
3 years ago

Concern at rising number of pregnant women in ICU with Covid-19

Dutch News  

Pregnant women have been urged to get themselves vaccinated against coronavirus amid concerns that they are especially vulnerable to the Delta variant. ‘Women are waking up after three weeks on a ventilator with a flat stomach,’ he said ‘The majority of them are extremely distressed, so much so that we have to call in a psychiatrist. It’s absolutely terrible.’ Babies …

This is how the Covid-19 pandemic might have affected your fertility
3 years, 1 month ago

This is how the Covid-19 pandemic might have affected your fertility

Hindustan Times  

We live in the time and age of a pandemic, one that has kept us on our toes since 2020. Says Dr Singh: “These known mechanisms of coping with pandemic stress led to an increase in the intake of unhealthy snacks.” “There is strong scientific evidence to suggest that unhealthy preconception dietary patterns among both men and women of reproductive …

CDC to pregnant women: Get vaccinated against Covid-19
3 years, 2 months ago

CDC to pregnant women: Get vaccinated against Covid-19

CNN  

CNN — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an urgent recommendation Wednesday for pregnant women and those who have recently given birth to get vaccinated against coronavirus. “As of September 27, 2021, more than 125,000 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases have been reported in pregnant people, including more than 22,000 hospitalized cases and 161 deaths,” it added. “Data from …

Doctor argues for more research into effects of Covid-19 vaccines on menstruation
3 years, 3 months ago

Doctor argues for more research into effects of Covid-19 vaccines on menstruation

CNN  

CNN — Clinical trials for coronavirus vaccines should include examination of any possible effects on women’s menstrual cycles – if only because so many women are worried about possible problems, a British expert argued Wednesday. “Vaccine hesitancy among young women is largely driven by false claims that Covid-19 vaccines could harm their chances of future pregnancy,” Male wrote. Clear and …

New Study Reveals Yet Another Benefit Of COVID Vaccines For Pregnant Women
3 years, 4 months ago

New Study Reveals Yet Another Benefit Of COVID Vaccines For Pregnant Women

Huff Post  

Westend61 via Getty Images A new study suggests breastfeeding may pass along COVID-19 antibodies to babies. The breast milk of women who’ve been vaccinated with mRNA COVID-19 vaccines contains a significant supply of antibodies that may help keep babies safe, a new study says. Although there are still many questions about how much protection those antibodies offer infants — and …

No evidence Covid vaccines can raise the risk of miscarriage or affect fertility, drug watchdog says
3 years, 4 months ago

No evidence Covid vaccines can raise the risk of miscarriage or affect fertility, drug watchdog says

Daily Mail  

Around 55,000 pregnant women in the UK have been vaccinated There are also no signals that the jabs affect people's ability to have children There is no evidence so far to indicate Covid vaccines affect fertility or the ability to have children, according to the UK's medical regulator. It said the numbers of reports of miscarriages and stillbirth are 'low …

Sharp rise in pregnant women contracting the coronavirus prompts new warnings
3 years, 4 months ago

Sharp rise in pregnant women contracting the coronavirus prompts new warnings

LA Times  

A nurse uses a nasal swab to conduct a coronavirus test on a woman who is 31 weeks pregnant in July 2020. Los Angeles County reported 81 cases of coronavirus infections among pregnant women for the week that ended July 25, triple the rate from the last full week of June. And at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, doctors are …

Women who contract COVID-19 while pregnant can increase the risk of a premature birth
3 years, 4 months ago

Women who contract COVID-19 while pregnant can increase the risk of a premature birth

Daily Mail  

Contracting COVID-19 while pregnant can increase a woman's risk of giving birth prematurely, a new study finds. After adjusting for race, age and other factors, the research team found that women who had COVID-19 were more likely to give birth prematurely. Researchers also found 1.4 preterm births among women from the Covid group for every one in the control group …

Do the COVID-19 vaccines affect my chances of pregnancy?
3 years, 4 months ago

Do the COVID-19 vaccines affect my chances of pregnancy?

Associated Press  

Do the COVID-19 vaccines affect my chances of pregnancy? No, there’s no evidence that any vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines, influence your chances of getting pregnant despite a myth suggesting otherwise. And real-world evidence offers more assurance for anyone worried about their chances of conceiving: In Pfizer’s study, a similar number of women became pregnant in the group given the vaccine …

Does getting vaccinated for COVID-19 affect my chances of pregnancy?
3 years, 4 months ago

Does getting vaccinated for COVID-19 affect my chances of pregnancy?

LA Times  

Do the COVID-19 vaccines affect my chances of pregnancy? And real-world evidence offers more assurance for anyone worried about their chances of conceiving: In a Pfizer’s study, a similar number of women became pregnant in the group that received the vaccination as in the group that got dummy shots. Researchers are starting to study anecdotal reports of short-term changes to …

Women who give birth while infected with COVID-19 are 10 TIMES more likely to die
3 years, 4 months ago

Women who give birth while infected with COVID-19 are 10 TIMES more likely to die

Daily Mail  

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is strengthening its recommendations and urging pregnant women to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The updated recommendations come after a study found that pregnant women who go into labor while infected with COVID-19 are at greater risk of severe complications and death than those without the virus. Pictured: A pregnant woman waits in a …

No Magnetic Superpowers or DNA Alteration: Don’t Pay Heed to These Popular Myths about COVID-19 Vaccine
3 years, 5 months ago

No Magnetic Superpowers or DNA Alteration: Don’t Pay Heed to These Popular Myths about COVID-19 Vaccine

News 18  

In the past one and a half years, as we navigated the COVID pandemic, we have all become increasingly conscious about our health and that of our loved ones. Scientifically speaking, COVID-19 vaccines do not contain ingredients that can produce an electromagnetic field in the human body or injection sites. In addition, COVID-19 vaccines are free from metals such as …

Covid may cause pre-term delivery: Govt on why pregnant women must take jabs
3 years, 5 months ago

Covid may cause pre-term delivery: Govt on why pregnant women must take jabs

Hindustan Times  

The Centre on Friday said pregnant women must take vaccines against Covid-19 without any hesitation as all scientific studies are now in favour of pregnant women getting vaccinated. In fact, pregnant women should take vaccines for two special reasons, Niti Aayog member VK Paul said. A Pune woman who is eight months pregnant is getting her first vaccination at a …

Here's Why COVID-19 Is A Possible Threat To Male Fertility And Sperm Count
3 years, 5 months ago

Here's Why COVID-19 Is A Possible Threat To Male Fertility And Sperm Count

News 18  

Sex may permeate our popular culture, but conversations about it are still associated with stigma and shame in Indian households. Furthermore, COVID-19 induced depression and stress due to prolonged periods of isolation, medication, and suffering can also cause male infertility or reduce sperm count and affect men’s sexual prowess. Inflammation There’s also the worry that Covid-19’s effects and the resulting …

Pregnant women now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination; know about risks, precautions, Centre's guidelines
3 years, 5 months ago

Pregnant women now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination; know about risks, precautions, Centre's guidelines

Firstpost  

In the guideline titled ‘Operational Guidance for COVID-19 Vaccination of Pregnant Women’, the Centre said that COVID-19 vaccine may be given to pregnant women if no contraindications exist The Centre on Friday issued guidelines for the vaccination of pregnant women against coronavirus, and instructed healthcare professionals to ensure that the women are informed about benefits, risks, and the likely side-effects …

Now, pregnant women too can get Covid-19 vaccine
3 years, 5 months ago

Now, pregnant women too can get Covid-19 vaccine

India TV News  

The Union Health Ministry on Friday accepted the recommendations of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation and approved the vaccination of pregnant women against Covid-19. Health Ministry further added, "The operational Guideline for vaccinating pregnant women, Counselling Kit for Medical Officers and FLWs, and IEC material for the public has been shared with States/UTs for its implementation." Studies have …

Covid vaccination can cause infertility? Here's what health ministry says
3 years, 5 months ago

Covid vaccination can cause infertility? Here's what health ministry says

India TV News  

There is no scientific evidence suggesting COVID-19 vaccination can cause infertility in men and women and the vaccines have been found to be safe and effective, Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday. The statement by the ministry comes in the wake of media reports expressing concerns regarding infertility due to COVID-19 vaccination among population of reproductive age and whether the …

Prior Covid-19 Infection Will Not Adversely Affect Fertility in Women, Finds Study
3 years, 5 months ago

Prior Covid-19 Infection Will Not Adversely Affect Fertility in Women, Finds Study

News 18  

The ovarian reserve of women previously infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing Covid-19, is not adversely affected, and their chance of success from fertility treatment remains as it was before the infection, finds a study. “Generally, the data showed no variation in AMH levels before and after SARS-CoV-2 infection, and we could assume that the chances of success in their …

Can Covid vaccination cause infertility in men, women? Health Ministry responds
3 years, 6 months ago

Can Covid vaccination cause infertility in men, women? Health Ministry responds

India TV News  

Even as claims were galore that getting Covid-19 vaccine could cause infertility in men and women, the Union Health Ministry on Monday said that there was no scientific evidence to support them. The ministry cited certain media reports expressing concern regarding infertility due to COVID-19 vaccination among people of reproductive age. "Furthermore, in order to curb the prevalent myth regarding …

Sperm count not harmed by Covid-19 vaccine, study says
3 years, 6 months ago

Sperm count not harmed by Covid-19 vaccine, study says

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A study has found …

Pfizer and Moderna's COVID-19 vaccines don’t lower sperm count, says study; all you need to know
3 years, 6 months ago

Pfizer and Moderna's COVID-19 vaccines don’t lower sperm count, says study; all you need to know

Firstpost  

The potential negative impact of COVID-19 vaccines on male fertility has been one of the many reasons for vaccine hesitancy across the world The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines against CVOID-19 do not harm male fertility, suggests a new study published in the journal JAMA. The study, which involved 45 healthy male volunteers aged 18 to 50 years, found that the …

COVID-19 vaccines do not cause lower sperm counts
3 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19 vaccines do not cause lower sperm counts

Daily Mail  

COVID-19 vaccines do not reduce the sperm count or quality of men, and may even increase the amount of semen they produce, a new study suggests. They did not find any sperm count reductions for men who had received either one or two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna coronavirus vaccine, and the final mean and median sperm counts even …

Covid-19 Cases Among Pregnant Women, New Mothers Doubled in Second Wave, Finds ICMR Study
3 years, 6 months ago

Covid-19 Cases Among Pregnant Women, New Mothers Doubled in Second Wave, Finds ICMR Study

News 18  

A comparative study of two Covid-19 waves in India showed that the symptomatic cases of Covid-19 were significantly higher at 28.7 percent among pregnant and post-partum women during the second wave against 14.2 percent in the first wave. The fatality rate among pregnant women was higher at 5.7 percent in the second wave, as compared to 0.7 percent in the …

Sperm count not harmed by Covid-19 vaccine, study says
3 years, 6 months ago

Sperm count not harmed by Covid-19 vaccine, study says

CNN  

CNN — If you are a man who has hesitated to get the Covid-19 vaccine due to concerns spread on social media that the vaccine may harm fertility, take heart. Sperm count and quality did not drop in healthy young men after receiving a first or second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, according to a new study published …

Need to Prioritise Pregnant Women for Covid-19 Vaccination: Report
3 years, 6 months ago

Need to Prioritise Pregnant Women for Covid-19 Vaccination: Report

News 18  

Amid rising deaths of pregnant women due to Covid-19, a report has made a strong case for their vaccination on a priority basis. For Covid not to further aggravate the already heavy burden of maternal and under five mortality, there is a strong case for inclusion of pregnant women as a high priority group for vaccination, a report prepared by …

Bursting Three Myths About Male Fertility
3 years, 7 months ago

Bursting Three Myths About Male Fertility

News 18  

Over the last 3 to 4 decades, average sperm count in men as well as sperm quality, have declined alarmingly on a global scale. In fact, an article on Male Infertility, published in The Lancet on December 10, 2020, clearly suggests that �8�12 percent of couples globally, with a malefactor being a primary or contributing cause in approximately 50 percent …

Can COVID-19 vaccines affect my period?
3 years, 7 months ago

Can COVID-19 vaccines affect my period?

India TV News  

It's not known, but researchers are starting to study the issue. “The benefits of taking the vaccine certainly way outweigh putting up with one heavy period, if indeed they're related,” said Dr. Mary Jane Minkin, a gynecologist and a professor at the Yale University School of Medicine. The findings won't determine whether there's a relationship between COVID-19 vaccines and menstrual …

Can COVID-19 vaccines affect my period?
3 years, 7 months ago

Can COVID-19 vaccines affect my period?

Associated Press  

Can COVID-19 vaccines affect my period? And it’s hard to draw any links to the vaccines since changes could be the result of other factors including stress, diet and exercise habits. “The benefits of taking the vaccine certainly way outweigh putting up with one heavy period, if indeed they’re related,” said Dr. Mary Jane Minkin, a gynecologist and a professor …

Pfizer-BioNTech Covid vaccine does not affect sperm, reveals study
3 years, 7 months ago

Pfizer-BioNTech Covid vaccine does not affect sperm, reveals study

India Today  

The Covid-19 mRNA vaccine from Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE does not damage sperm, according to a study by Israeli researchers. None of their sperm parameters - volume, concentration, or motility - had changed significantly after vaccination, the researchers reported Monday on medRxiv ahead of peer review. "These preliminary results are reassuring to the young male population undergoing vaccination worldwide," …

New data reassuring for COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy
3 years, 8 months ago

New data reassuring for COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy

Associated Press  

One of the largest reports on COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy bolsters evidence that it is safe although the authors say more comprehensive research is needed. That group has said previously that COVID-19 vaccination should be available to pregnant women and to those who are breastfeeding, and many pregnant U.S. women have chosen to be vaccinated. “They know the potential complications …

Opinion: My baby and I are safer with the Covid-19 vaccine than without it
3 years, 10 months ago

Opinion: My baby and I are safer with the Covid-19 vaccine than without it

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Caroline Nyczak is an English teacher at Zeeland East High School in Zeeland, Michigan. Courtesy Caroline Nyczak We thought of the small details like the fact that Steve would likely not be allowed at prenatal appointments, and big ones like the fact that the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers pregnant women to be at an …

COVID-19 could damage quality of sperm, reduce fertility in men, study suggests
3 years, 10 months ago

COVID-19 could damage quality of sperm, reduce fertility in men, study suggests

Firstpost  

Some experts are asking for the male reproductive system to be considered a vulnerable route and high-risk organ of COVID-19 infection by the WHO. Covid-19 may damage sperm quality and reduce fertility in men, according to a new study based on experimental evidence. “These findings provide the first direct experimental evidence that the male reproductive system could be targeted and …

Do pregnancy and COVID-19 vaccines mix? Here’s what the experts say
3 years, 10 months ago

Do pregnancy and COVID-19 vaccines mix? Here’s what the experts say

LA Times  

There’s not much evidence to guide pregnant women who are thinking about getting a COVID-19 vaccine, but experts agree the shots should be made available to them. The medical group also says that “pregnant patients who decline vaccination should be supported in their decision.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are in agreement that if pregnant women are eligible …

’Can Covid vaccine cause infertility?’: Health minister Harsh Vardhan busts myths
3 years, 11 months ago

’Can Covid vaccine cause infertility?’: Health minister Harsh Vardhan busts myths

Live Mint  

Ahead of the coronavirus vaccination drive that starts on 16 January, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan took to Twitter to bust some myths surrounding vaccination. Posting a series of graphics on the microblogging site, the Union Health Minister answered questions on the side-effects of the Covid-19 vaccine and whether it can cause infertility. There is no scientific evidence to suggest …

Pregnancy and COVID-19: Avoiding risks and staying up-to-date on vaccinations is half the battle won
3 years, 11 months ago

Pregnancy and COVID-19: Avoiding risks and staying up-to-date on vaccinations is half the battle won

Firstpost  

Protect your hands, protect your face, and protect your face from your hands – this continues to be the key prevention strategy against the coronavirus. It is not yet established that pregnancy is a vulnerable group, as there is variable evidence that the virus passes on to the foetus from an infected mother. Pre-conception Vaccinations Rubella Congenital rubella syndrome is …

Is It Safe For Pregnant Women To Get The COVID-19 Vaccine?
4 years ago

Is It Safe For Pregnant Women To Get The COVID-19 Vaccine?

Huff Post  

Guido Mieth via Getty Images It's highly recommended that people who are pregnant get the coronavirus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now urging all pregnant women in the United States to get the COVID-19 vaccine, reflecting an increase in unvaccinated mothers-to-be seriously ill with the virus as the highly contagious delta variant surges. Below, what’s understood about …

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