Synthetic pyrethroids are present in numerous commercial insecticide formulations and
have extensive indoor and outdoor applications worldwide, including agricultural, public …

It is becoming increasingly difficult to avoid exposure to man-made endocrine disrupting
chemicals (EDCs) and environmental toxicants. This escalating yet constant exposure is …

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 …

A marked reduction in fertility and an increase in adverse reproductive outcomes during the
last few decades have been associated with occupational and environmental chemical …

Importance Widespread exposure to pyrethroid insecticides has been reported among the
general population in the United States and worldwide. However, little is known about the …

Pyrethroids are commonly used around the home and in agricultural production to control
insects. Human contact to one or more pyrethroid insecticides is likely. Numerous …

Global sperm counts have declined in recent decades, coinciding with the proliferation of
endocrine-disrupting chemicals, of which pesticides are some of the most common. Previous …

Background The environment plays a key role in male infertility, changing the incidence in
various populations, and pesticides are one of the most studied hazards. The use of the …

Pyrethroids are an important class of insecticides, and thousands of tons of these
compounds are used in the United States every year. This study characterized exposures to …

Pyrethroids may be related to male reproductive system damage. However, the results of
many previous studies are contradictory and uncertain. Therefore, a systematic review and a …