There has been much noise around Covid-19 vaccines leading to erectile dysfunction or impotence in men. But is this true, or just another myth?
The world hasn't stopped talking about the Covid-19 vaccines since they were released last year! There have been various myths in the past about how the vaccine has a significant impact on the menstrual cycle. Of course, there may be some short-term affects, but nothing to be concerned about. Taking it a step further, there is a new misconception that has been promoting the prevalence of impotency in vaccinated males.
The rumor became viral after renowned artist Nicki Minaj revealed with her 22 million Instagram followers that her cousin's buddy became impotent after receiving the vaccine. Is this, however, a true statement? Is it true that the Covid-19 vaccination causes erectile dysfunction?
It's now up to you to find out.
Covid-19 and erectile dysfunction: Is there a link?
Researchers in Italy polled almost 2,000 men about their health and ED in a study released in July of this year. All of these men tested positive for the virus. There has just been one study that claims that Covid-19 increases the risk of developing erectile dysfunction. There is clearly more research that needs to be done before we can declare this with assurance.
Dr Rajinder Kumar Singhal, Senior Director and Head of Department – Internal Medicine, BLK- Max Super Speciality Hospital, told HealthShots, “Many stories have been doing the rounds on social media, claiming that Covid-19 vaccines could cause erectile dysfunction but there is absolutely no medical evidence to support this patent misinformation campaign. WHO has absolutely dismissed these stories about Covid-19 vaccines causing impotence or infertility.”
He adds, “There is no evidence that any of the vaccines lead to erectile dysfunction, sterility, infertility either in men or women. There are no detrimental changes in sperm counts and other fertility measures after vaccination in any study so far.”
On a population level, hundreds of millions of men have got this vaccine and there is no study showing reduced erectile function in men who have been vaccinated.
Earlier, the Drug Authority of India had dismissed claims of Covid-19 vaccines causing impotence or infertility. According to reports, VG Somani, chief of the Drug Authority of India called these claims “absolute rubbish”.
“There is no established link between Covid-19 vaccines and male infertility or lower sperm counts. Such 101% patently false concoctions must be rubbished,” says Dr Singhal.
Erectile Dysfunction is often a symptom of other issues
It is important to know that Covid-19 impacts the pulmonary system. On the other hand, erectile dysfunction is largely a symptom of diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, or even coronary diseases. This also means, according to initial reports, that getting the Covid-19 vaccine will reduce the flare-ups of such diseases, and in turn, Erectile Dysfunction. We already know that the vaccine has been created to make your immune response stronger.
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