Lead level in seminal plasma may affect semen quality for men without occupational exposure to lead

• Main Authors: Wu Hsien-Ming (Author), Lin-T (Author), Wang Mei-Li (Author), Huang Hong-Yuan (Author), Lee Chyi-Long (Author), Wang Hsin-Shih (Author), Soong Yung-Kuei (Author), Lin Ja-Liang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Infertility affects approximately 10-15% of reproductive-age couples. Poor semen quality contributes to about 25% of infertile cases. Resulting from the direct effect on testicular function or hormonal alterations, heavy metals expos...