According to the head of the Ministry of Health Mikhail Murashko, the coronavirus has affected the reproductive health of men and women.
— The pandemic has affected the reproductive health of the nation, including long-term consequences, therefore , despite the decrease in the activity of a new coronavirus infection, vaccination remains an urgent issue, — said Murashko, his comment is available on the website of the ministry.
He recommended that men and women planning to have children, as well as pregnant women, be vaccinated against COVID-19 in a timely manner.
Expert of the Ministry of Health Natalia Dolgushina noted that women over 35 who had coronavirus moderate or severe form, the likelihood of problems with reproductive function is five times higher than those who did not get sick. In men, a decrease in hormonal function is possible.
As you know, there are several mutations of the coronavirus, and the most common of them now is “omicron”. The “Kraken”, about which so much is written, is its subspecies, it was identified in Russia in January 2023.
New strains are highly contagious, have a milder course, but can still cause complications. The main danger of the “kraken” is that it is able to get away from the body's immune response.
Symptoms of a mild course of the “kraken”:
- temperature around 38,
- sore throat ,
- hoarseness or hoarseness of voice,
- there may be a dry cough,
- aches,
- malaise.
Usually, the temperature lasts for three to five days, closer to the 7-10th day, symptoms from the upper respiratory tract disappear.
How coronavirus can occur in pregnant women :
- for mild cases — temperature below 38°C, mild cough, weakness, sore throat;
- for moderate — temperature above 38°C, shortness of breath, pneumonia, oxygen saturation < 95%;
- in severe – oxygen saturation < 93%, progression of changes in the lungs, unstable pressure;
- respiratory support (IVL) is necessary in extremely severe cases.
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