Andrologists talk about the ‘mechanism’ of Covid-19 causing sexual disorders in men

According to master, doctor Trinh Kien Cuong (specialist in Andrology), Hanoi Hospital of Andrology and Infertility, up to the present time, the impact and direct relationship between SARS CoV-2 virus to the operation sexuality has not yet been fully evaluated. However, it is easy to see the The impact that Covid-19 has on sexual health indirectly of the couple.

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With concerns about sexual health incidents related to Covid-19 from a number of cases where men have asked for advice, Dr. Cuong shared that the epidemic has affected each person’s work and life. nervous tension and many people have experienced psychological problems such as depression, anxiety and frustration.

On the other hand, the restriction of activities and prolonged distance during the epidemic have made people less likely to meet and exchange.

“The factors mentioned above have greatly affected the “love” of couples, especially couples who are forced to be apart because of the epidemic.

Inhibit desire

Regarding the specialty, Dr. Cuong explained: “The Covid-19 epidemic can cause sexual dysfunction through psychological disorders and mental health.”

As is known, the human sexual response is controlled by various neurotransmitters and hormones (especially testosterone). In particular, Serotonin and Dopamine are the 2 neurotransmitters most strongly involved in sexual response. The Serotonergic system plays a major role in inhibition of libido, orgasm, and ejaculation with involvement of the hippocampus and amygdala.

Dopamine plays a central role in excitability through the mesolimbic pathway (the limbic midbrain system). If the sexual stimulation and inhibition system is out of balance, it will cause sexual dysfunction and negative effects on sexual function due to depressionanxiety has been recognized by many previous studies.

Sex reduces stress and anxiety

Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses with more than 264 million people worldwide world. The disease causes abnormal changes in neurotransmitters, which are a major risk factor for sexual dysfunction. An estimated 40% of depressed men have decreased sexual interest or arousal, and 20% have decreased or absent (lost, decreased) orgasm or ejaculation.

In addition, the decrease in testosterone in men has also been evaluated when suffering from SARS-CoV-2 . The sexual dysfunction may be encountered such as: libido disorder, erectile dysfunction; Erectile dysfunction and orgasm.

On the contrary, Dr. Cuong also said that some couples will increase their time together by switching to part-time work from home, which is a condition for couples living together to have more time to connect with each other. and engage in sexual activity together.

“In this case, the benefits that sexual activity brings during the epidemic season are clearly shown. Accordingly, sexual activity is used as a “means” to relieve stress, anxiety or overcome boredom during the epidemic season”, the male expert shared.