{"id":2099713,"date":"2023-11-15T14:02:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T19:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/global-decline-in-male-fertility-linked-to-pesticides-study-says\/"},"modified":"2023-11-15T14:05:40","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T19:05:40","slug":"global-decline-in-male-fertility-linked-to-pesticides-study-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/global-decline-in-male-fertility-linked-to-pesticides-study-says\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Decline In Male Fertility Linked To Pesticides, Study Says"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fglobal-decline-in-male-fertility-linked-to-pesticides-study-says%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2099713&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by David McNew\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>OAN\u2019s \u200cJames Meyers<\/h2>\n<h3>10:54 AM \u2013 Wednesday, November 15, 2023<\/h3>\n<p>A groundbreaking study reveals the alarming decline in male\u2063 fertility caused by the use of \u200cpesticides.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>According to extensive research conducted over several years, exposure to certain pesticides has resulted in a significant decrease\u200c in sperm concentrations among men.<\/p>\n<p>The study, published in <em>Environmental\u2064 Health Perspectives<\/em>, analyzed data from over 1,700 men spanning several decades.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cNo matter how\u200c we\u200c looked at \u2064the analysis and results, we saw a persistent association \u200dbetween increasing levels of insecticide and decreases in sperm concentration,\u201d said study author\u200d Melissa Perry, an environmental epidemiologist\u200c and the dean of\u200d the College of Public Health at George Mason University. \u2064\u201cI would hope this study would get the attention of regulators seeking to make \u200bdecisions to keep the public \u200bsafe from inadvertent, unplanned impacts of\u200d insecticides.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>A \u200dprevious report published in <em>Human Reproduction Update<\/em> last year also highlighted a rapid decline in sperm counts worldwide.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s been some pretty, I\u2019d say, convincing and sort of scary data on measures of male fertility over the previous 50-70 years, whatever it might be, from different \u2062places around the world suggesting sperm concentration \u200cis on decline and not just a little bit,\u201d said John Meeker, a professor of environmental health sciences at the University of Michigan School of Public Health who\u200d was not \u2064involved \u2062in either of the recent studies. \u201cIt\u2019s concerning.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The latest study focused on\u200c two groups\u2062 of chemicals, organophosphates and some carbamates, commonly found in insecticides. The researchers compared individuals exposed to pesticides \u200bwith those who were not, while also accounting\u2064 for factors such as smoking and age.<\/p>\n<p>However, further research is needed \u2063to\u200c fully understand the impact of pesticides on sperm concentrations, according to Perry.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cThe more you study something, the more \u2062complicated it seems to get, especially when it \u200ccomes to biology \u200band the human body,\u201d Meeker said. \u200b\u201cWe\u2019re\u2064 slowly pointing out various chemicals or classes \u2063of \u200cchemicals we think could be harmful to something \u200dlike reproductive health, but as far as a single smoking gun, I\u200b haven\u2019t seen anything to that extent.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Perry also emphasized the importance of considering other factors such\u2062 as sperm morphology and motility. She hopes that the Environmental Protection Agency will take action in assessing the impact of chemicals and pesticides on reproductive health.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cGiven the body of evidence and these consistent findings, it\u2019s time to proactively reduce\u200b these insecticide exposures for \u200bmen wanting to have families,\u201d Perry said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Stay informed! 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According to extensive research conducted over several years, certain pesticides have caused a significant \u2064decrease in sperm concentrations among men. This alarming finding \u200braises concerns about the\u200d potential impact of these chemicals on reproductive health.<\/p>\n<p>Study Details:<\/p>\n<p>The study, published in Environmental Health Perspectives, analyzed data from\u2064 over\u2064 1,700 men spanning \u200cseveral decades. The researchers found a persistent association between increasing levels of insecticides and decreases in sperm concentration. Melissa Perry,\u200b an environmental epidemiologist and the dean of the College\u200b of Public Health at George \u2062Mason University, who led the study, expressed her hope that\u200d the\u2062 results would draw the attention of regulators seeking to ensure public safety.<\/p>\n<p>Previous Research:<\/p>\n<p>This study builds on a \u200cprevious report published in Human Reproduction Update, which also highlighted a rapid decline\u2063 in\u200b sperm counts worldwide. John \u200bMeeker, a professor of environmental health sciences at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, who was not involved in either of the recent\u2062 studies, emphasized the concerning nature of the data.\u2063 Meeker stated that \u2064the declining trend in sperm \u200dconcentration is not just\u200d a minor decrease, but a significant cause for\u2063 worry.<\/p>\n<p>Chemicals Linked to Declining Sperm Concentrations:<\/p>\n<p>The latest\u2062 study focused on two groups of \u2064chemicals commonly found in insecticides:\u200c organophosphates and some carbamates. By comparing individuals exposed to pesticides\u200b with those who were not, while also taking into account factors such as smoking and age, \u2064the\u2062 researchers \u2063were able to\u2063 draw \u2062conclusive links between pesticide\u2063 exposure and decreased sperm concentrations.<\/p>\n<p>Need for Further\u200d Research:<\/p>\n<p>While the\u2064 study highlights the correlation between pesticide\u200b use and declining sperm concentrations, further research is needed to fully understand the impact of\u2064 these chemicals on reproductive health. Melissa Perry stressed the complex nature of biology and the human body, suggesting that more comprehensive studies are necessary to unveil \u2062the extent of the issue.<\/p>\n<p>Consideration of Other Factors:<\/p>\n<p>Perry also emphasized the importance of considering other factors, such as sperm morphology and motility, in assessing reproductive health. She \u2062hopes that the Environmental Protection \u200bAgency takes action in thoroughly assessing the impact of chemicals and pesticides on male fertility.<\/p>\n<p>Conclusion:<\/p>\n<p>The alarming decline in male\u200d fertility caused by pesticide use, as indicated \u200dby the latest study, raises significant concerns for public health. The findings highlight the urgent need for regulators to\u200c proactively reduce these insecticide exposures to safeguard the reproductive \u2064health of men. Further research and comprehensive studies are vital in understanding the full scope of the issue and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/global-decline-in-male-fertility-linked-to-pesticides-study-says\/\" title=\"Global Decline In Male Fertility Linked To Pesticides, Study Says\">formulating effective protective measures<\/a>. The time has come for concerted efforts to\u2064 mitigate the potential adverse effects of pesticides \u2063on\u200c male fertility.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Photo by David McNew\/Getty Images) OAN\u2019s\u00a0James Meyers 10:54 AM \u2013 Wednesday, November 15, 2023 A new study shows that male fertility is declining due to the use of pesticides.\u00a0 Advertisement According to 25 studies done by researchers over several years, the results revealed that men who have been exposed to certain pesticides had a massive<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2301,"featured_media":2099714,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[542],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2099713","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-oann"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2099713","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2301"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2099713"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2099713\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2099714"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2099713"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2099713"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2099713"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}