So yesterday I talked about testicles and COVID-19. Opinions on ovaries are a little more mixed but...
TLDR: Ovaries probably have enough of the same receptors that if testicles are affected, so can ovaries be. So, if you have any interest in protecting your organs, wear a mask
ACE2 is expressed pretty widely through uterus/ovaries/placenta. ACE2 is the primary access point for the SARS-CoV-2 virus
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32365180/
ACE2 isn't largely co-expressed with TMPRSS2 in reproductive tissues, which should make them less vulnerable. But this holds true for testicles too, and that doesn't protect them. No reason to think it would protect ovaries or uteri.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32622411/
Effect on gametogenesis (making eggs) is unknown. Infected pregnant parents are prone to preterm delivery, regardless of severity. This implies some interruption of the reproductive system.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32482250/
SARS-CoV-2 does not seem to be found in the lower portions of the genital tract (vagina/cervix)
ajog.org/article/S0002-…
ACE2 is expressed especially highly in the uterus during decidualization (preparing for egg implanting). This may make those cells susceptible to infection. But those infected cells may be promptly flushed if infection prevents implantation and pregnancy pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32607509/
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