Men’s exposure to some compounds common in cosmetics and plastics is associated with sperm abnormalities, a new study suggests. The data don’t establish a causative link between so-called phthalates and aberrant semen, but they bolster the case that phthalate concentrations typically seen in healthy people may have a negative effect on male reproduction.
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