Endocrine disruptors threatens semen quality (IMAGE)

Université de Genève

Endocrine disruptors threatens semen quality

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Endocrine disruptors, such as certain pesticides, heavy metals and phthalates, are associated with poorer sperm quality in men in adulthood, if the mother was exposed to them during pregnancy. Des perturbateurs endocriniens, comme certains pesticides, métaux lourds et phtalates, sont associés à une moins bonne qualité spermatique des hommes à l’âge adulte, si la mère y a été exposée lors de sa grossesse.

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