Abstract
The effect of paternal occupational exposures on fertilising ability was investigated in 836 couples who sought in-vitro fertilisation treatment. Fertilisation rates were significantly decreased for couples with paternal pesticide exposure.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Agricultural Workers' Diseases / chemically induced
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Case-Control Studies
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Female
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Fertilization in Vitro*
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Infertility, Male / chemically induced*
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Male
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Occupational Diseases / chemically induced*
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Occupational Exposure / adverse effects*
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Pesticides / adverse effects*
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Pregnancy
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Risk Factors