The risk of cryptorchidism among sons of women working in horticulture in Denmark: a cohort study

The risk of cryptorchidism among sons of women working in horticulture in Denmark: a cohort study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Androgens are crucial for normal testicular descent. Studies show that some pesticides have estrogenic or antiandrogenic effects, and that female workers exposed to pesticides have increased risk of having a boy with cryptorchidism....

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Main Authors: Gabel Pernille, Jensen Morten, Andersen Helle, Baelum Jesper, Thulstrup Ane, Bonde Jens, Toft Gunnar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:Environmental Health
Subjects:
Gardener
greenhouse
male genital malformation
occupational hazard
pesticide
reproduction
Online Access:http://www.ehjournal.net/content/10/1/100

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