BACKGROUND More than 20 years ago, it was hypothesized that exposure to prenatal and
early postnatal environmental xenobiotics with the potential to disrupt endogenous hormone …

In recent years, chemicals with hormone-like properties have become a topic of scientific
and public discussion. It has been hypothesized that prenatal exposure of the male fetus to …

Abstract Purpose Endocrine disruptors (EDs) are exogenous substances able to impair
endocrine system; consequently, they may cause numerous adverse effects. Over the last …

Male reproductive health has declined as indicated by increasing rates of cryptorchidism, ie,
undescended testis, poor semen quality, low serum testosterone level, and testicular cancer …

Background Exposure to xenoestrogens during pregnancy may disturb the development
and function of male sexual organs. Objective In this study we aimed to determine whether …

Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) can interfere with normal hormonal balance and
may exert adverse consequences on humans. The male reproductive system may be …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the possible role of endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs) on
female reproductive disorders emphasizing developmental plasticity and the complexity of …

In recent years, there has been an increased incidence in several of the most common
reproductive disorders, including hypospadias and cryptorchidism in newborns, and …

Over recent decades, epidemiological studies have been reporting worrisome trends in the
incidence of human infertility rates. Extensive detection of industrial chemicals in human …

Recent reports have demonstrated a decline in human male reproductive health: high and
probably increasing prevalence of cryptorchidism and hypospadias, low and probably …