Workplace Exposures May Contribute to Infertility

Workplace Exposures May Contribute to Infertility

Careful examination and testing often fails to identify the cause of infertility in men with abnormal semen analysis. An interesting but small, retrospective, study conducted in France has reported certain occupational exposures may be associated with sperm abnormalities. These exposures include:heavy metalssolventsindustrial fumespesticidesmechanical vibrationexcessive heatextended sittingProspective studies are needed for a clearer understanding to the possible interactions…

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