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One of the effects of pesticides is a decrease in male reproductive capacity. This is because the chemicals affect the Leydig cells of the testicles, which causes a decrease in testosterone levels. In addition, pesticides damage the seminiferous tubules and Sertoli cells.
As a result, sperm production as well as sperm quality decreases.
Read the full article on: Can Pesticide Residues Present In Food Affect Semen Quality? ( 51).
By Álvaro Martínez Moro B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Romina Packan (invitra staff).
Last Update: 02/03/2021
