While the Omicron variant continues to progress in France, this news is not likely to appease the general anxiety-provoking climate linked to the Covid-19 pandemic… And for good reason, in addition to the frequent symptoms that we all already know such as fever, cough or even general fatigue, the virus might also have repercussions on the private parts of men… These gentlemen might indeed find themselves with a few centimeters less in their pants.
The proof, like our colleagues from theInsider reveal, an American in his thirties found that his penis had shrunk by regarding three to four centimeters following contracting the Covid-19 virus in July 2021. “It’s apparently due to vascular damage and my doctors seem to think it’s probably permanent,” he explained.
THE “COVID PENIS” SYNDROME
A case which is unfortunately not an exception since several urologists have already alerted to the syndrome of “Covid Dick” (Covid Penis in French). As the disease can have an impact on blood flow, the latter indicated that it was possible to find viral particles in the penis. Results, this can cause erectile dysfunction and also retraction of the penis due to poor blood supply.
A new symptom which did not appear at the same time as the Omicron variant since last May, researchers already revealed that Covid-19 might have repercussions on the health of men’s sex. “Our study is the first to demonstrate that Covid-19 is present in the penis long following infection in humans. Our results also suggest that endothelial dysfunction linked to Covid-19 infection may contribute to erectile dysfunction.”, might we read in 2021 in the “World Journal of Men’s Health”.
If you have the feeling of suffering from these symptoms following contracting Covid-19, do not hesitate to speak to a health professional.
L.Z.
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