Analysis of the Role of Female Hormones During Infection by COVID-19

Abstract: Women have metabolic, immunological, and genetic variables that ensure more protection from coronavirus infection. However, the indication of treatment for several pathologies and contraception is determined by hormones that have adverse effects and raise doubts about their use during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the present study searches women specificities and the relation between female sexual hormones and COVID-19, and reports the main recommendations in this background. To this end, a review of the literature was conducted in the main databases, auxiliary data sources, and official websites. Therefore, considering the hypercoagulability status of COVID-19, the debate about the use of contraceptives due to the relative risk of thromboembolic effects that they impose arises. However, the current available evidence, as well as the recommendations of main health organs around the world, demonstrate that the use of hormonal contraceptives must be maintained during the pandemic.

Object Details

• Alternative title: Análise do papel dos hormônios femininos durante a infecção por COVID-19
• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Analysis of the Role of Female Hormones During Infection by COVID-19 ; volume:43 ; number:12 ; year:2021 ; pages:940-948 ; Revista brasileira de ginecologia e obstetrícia ; 43, Heft 12 (2021), 940-948

Contributors, Places and Time

• Contributor: Pascoal, David Balbino ; Araujo, Isabela Macêdo de ; Lopes, Lorenna Peixoto ; Cruz, Cristiane Monteiro da

Further information

• DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1740208
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2022020409223428970546
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
• Last update: 15.08.2025, 7:27 AM CEST