COVID-19's Impact on Men
Men seem to be having more severe cases of COVID-19 than women are, new research from Italy suggests.
The study was published last month in the Annals of Oncology.
In a group of over 9,000 people with COVID-19 from the Veneto region, men were more likely to be hospitalized and need intensive care compared to women. They were also more likely to die.
Researchers also discovered that androgens (male sex hormones) might have a protective effect against the coronavirus.
Here's what scientists learned from prostate cancer patients.
Childhood Cancer: Fertility Options for Boys
Many men who survived childhood cancer would like to start families of their own, but cancer treatment can take a toll on their fertility.
Fortunately, they may have options.
The journal Current Opinion in Urology recently published a review of fertility preservation studies, focusing on male childhood cancer survivors.
Adolescents and young adults may bank their sperm before cancer treatment. The cells can then be frozen and stored for in vitro fertilization (IVF) later.
Options for prepubertal boys are more limited. Scientists are experimenting with the preservation of testicular tissue before cancer treatment.
Learn more.
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