New research reveals microplastics in all semen samples studied, raising concerns about their impact on male fertility rates.
Researchers have found microplastics in the every semen samples they tested. Chinese public health researchers from various institutions questioned whether ingested microplastics might be contributing to the global decline in fertility rates.
The researchers aimed to examine the presence, abundance, and types of microplastic polymers, as well as their relationship with semen quality parameters, in individuals without occupational exposure to plastics.Researchers detected microplastics in all semen samples, with an average of two particles per sample . Eight distinct polymers were identified, with polystyrene being the most prevalent.
The researchers said that the effects of exposure to different microplastic polymers on sperm progressive motility varied, which underscores the need for further investigation into how microplastics, with their widespread presence and potential reproductive toxicity, affect male fertility., the potential hazards associated with microplastics come in three forms: physical particles, chemicals, and microbial pathogens within biofilms.
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