title: [Occupational factors and andrological problems].
abstract: The Authors shows effects of various environmental agents on spermatogenesis and testicular androgen synthesis. In particular we analyse a large use of chemical substances as pesticides, biological as the hormones and psychological factors as the overwork. We underline the importance of a careful working anamnesis before a andrologic patient.
authors.affiliation: Divisione di Urologia, Ospedale Mauriziano Umberto I, Torino.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Cocimano
mesh_terms: D000014:Abnormalities, Drug-Induced / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005837:Genitalia, Male / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000293:injuries*; D006728:Hormones / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000150:complications; D007248:Infertility, Male / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008670:Metals / Q000009:adverse effects; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D010575:Pesticides / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011247:Pregnancy; D012906:Smoke / Q000009:adverse effects; D013091:Spermatogenesis / Q000187:drug effects; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications*
chemical_list: D006728:Hormones; D008670:Metals; D010575:Pesticides; D012906:Smoke
vernacular_title: Fattori occupazionali e problemi andrologici.