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Microplastic exposure is associated with male reproductive health
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Researchers reviewed the association between microplastic exposure and male reproductive health, finding emerging evidence that microplastic accumulation is linked to reduced sperm quality, hormonal disruption, and testicular damage, though large-scale human epidemiological data remain limited.
Article Microplastic exposure is associated with male reproductive health was published on December 1, 2024 in the journal Medical Review (volume 4, issue 6).
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