title: [Toxic pollutants and fertility disorders. Solvents and pesticides].
abstract: It is demonstrated by means of extensive reference studies, as well as own results, that organic solvents and pesticides can be accountable for intoxications and various complications during pregnancy (e.g. abortion, stillbirth, intrauterine growth retardation). An initial stimulation of the adrenal cortex (hyperandrogenaemia) can result in partial insufficiency of the adrenal cortex with symptoms like alopecia and feeling of sickness. Consequences can be hypo- and hyperthyroidism. The immunological system is affected (e.g. abortion, susceptibility to infections). Neurovegetative and neuropsychological concomitant symptoms are numerous. Toxic contaminants affect men at different levels of the semen producing organs (e.g. oligospermia, azoospermia). Indications regarding diagnosis of toxic substances related illnesses as well as therapeutic and prophylactic potentialities are presented.
authors: Abteilung für Gynäkologische Endokrinologie und Fertilitätsstörungen, Universitäts-Frauenklinik Heidelberg.
authors: I
authors: I
authors: Gerhard
authors: W
authors: W
authors: Eckrich
authors: B
authors: B
authors: Runnebaum
mesh_terms: D000026:Abortion, Habitual / Q000139:chemically induced*; D004781:Environmental Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005313:Fetal Death / Q000209:etiology*; D005317:Fetal Growth Retardation / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007246:Infertility / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008297:Male; D010575:Pesticides / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011247:Pregnancy; D012307:Risk Factors; D012997:Solvents / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D010575:Pesticides; D012997:Solvents
vernacular_title: Schadstoffe und Fertilitätsstörungen. Lösungsmittel, Pestizide.