Effects of endocrine disruptors on fetal testis development, male puberty, and transition age

• Published in: Endocrine Vol. 72; no. 2; pp. 358 - 374
• Main Authors: Cargnelutti, Francesco, Di Nisio, Andrea, Pallotti, Francesco, Sabovic, Iva, Spaziani, Matteo, Tarsitano, Maria Grazia, Paoli, Donatella, Foresta, Carlo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York Springer US 01.05.2021; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Age; Anogenital; Diabetes; Endocrine disruptors; Endocrine system; Endocrinology; Fetuses; Humanities and Social Sciences; Internal Medicine; Medicine; Medicine & Public Health; multidisciplinary; Penis; Puberty; Reproductive health; Reproductive system; Review; Science; Sex differences; Testes; Testicular cancer; Endocrine disruptors; Testicular function; Male reproductive health; Testicular cancer

Purpose Endocrine disruptors (EDs) are exogenous substances able to impair endocrine system; consequently, they may cause numerous adverse effects. Over the last years, particular focus has been given to their harmful effects on reproductive system, but very little is known, especially in males. The...