title: The mechanisms of action of reproductive toxicants.
abstract: Successful human reproduction is a complex process which requires normal function of 2 individuals. Reproductive toxicants can impair reproduction by acting in the male, female or both. Reproductive toxicants can produce their adverse effects by several direct and indirect mechanisms. The mechanisms by which reproductive toxicants impair reproduction are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock 72205.
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Mattison
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Thomford
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007246:Infertility / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D012098:Reproduction / Q000187:drug effects*