Spermatogenesis in men exposed to polybrominated biphenyl (PBB).
Experience with other halogenated hydrocarbons, animal experiments, and individual complaints indicated that polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) might have an effect on human spermatogenesis. Analysis of semen from 52 PBB-exposed men as compared with analysis of semen from a control group of 52 men not exposed to PBB revealed no differences in the distribution of sperm counts, motility, or morphology.
D000328:Adult; D001713:Biphenyl Compounds / Q000633:toxicity*; D002452:Cell Count; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone / Q000097:blood; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011075:Polybrominated Biphenyls / Q000097:blood / Q000633:toxicity*; D012661:Semen / Q000166:cytology; D013081:Sperm Motility / Q000187:drug effects; D013091:Spermatogenesis / Q000187:drug effects*; D013739:Testosterone / Q000097:blood
D001713:Biphenyl Compounds; D011075:Polybrominated Biphenyls; D013739:Testosterone; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone