BACKGROUND Numerous studies have reported declines in semen quality and other
markers of male reproductive health. Our previous meta-analysis reported a significant …

Oxidative stress (OS) due to an imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) and
antioxidants has been established as an important factor that can negatively affect the …

The health risk of microplastics (MPs) is a growing global concern. Evidence of reproductive
health damage caused by the accumulation of MPs in males is still lacking. In the present …

With 74 500 new cases worldwide in 2020, testicular cancer ranks as the 20th leading
cancer type, but is the most common cancer in young men of European ancestry. While …

BACKGROUND Family-planning policies have focused on contraceptive approaches to
avoid unintended pregnancies, postpone, or terminate pregnancies and mitigate population …

As a new type of environmental pollutant, microplastics have been garnered increasing
attention, especially in regard to their effects on the reproductive system. However …

Background Semen quality in men continues to decline in Western countries, but the
contours of the issue remain obscure, in relation to contributing chemicals. Objectives To …

Clinical infertility is the inability of a couple to conceive after 12 months of trying. Male factors
are estimated to contribute to 30–50% of cases of infertility. Infertility or reduced fertility can …

Food contact materials (FCMs) and food contact articles are ubiquitous in today's globalized
food system. Chemicals migrate from FCMs into foodstuffs, so called food contact chemicals …

Climate change is a major risk factor for overall health, including reproductive health, and
well-being. Increasing temperatures, due mostly to increased greenhouse gases trapping …