Microplastics Detected In Human Testicles
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21 May 2024
Scientists found significant microplastic concentrations in human testicles, raising concerns about reproductive health impacts
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Microplastics, less than 5 millimeters long, are present in food, water, air, and human placenta
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These particles contain chemicals disrupting hormone release, potentially causing reproductive disorders and certain cancers
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An average person consumes a credit card's worth of microplastics weekly, entering our bodies
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The study analyzed postmortem tissue from 23 human testes and 46 canine tissue samples
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Microplastics were found in all samples, with humans showing higher concentrations than dogs
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Higher PVC plastic levels in dog testes correlated with lower sperm counts, indicating potential risks
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Sperm counts in the US have declined 50 percent over 50 years, possibly due to microplastics
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Researchers emphasize the need for further studies to understand microplastics' long-term effects on sperm production
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Scientists urge awareness and lifestyle changes to reduce microplastic exposure while more research is conducted
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