Human sperm count detrimental effects of occupational and environmental factors

ABSTRACT

Reports from many parts of the world suggest that chemical and physical agents in the environment, introduced and spread by human activity may affect fertility in men. The objective of this article is to highlight the environmental factors and their association to male sperm quality and count as well. This study focusing on exposure to environmental factors affecting the semen quality of the workers working in different factories for a period of 5 to 7 years in Lahore. The results from this study suggest that there are many environmental factors which may affect semen quality and sperm count. It is necessary to prevent parental exposure to the agents associated with those hazards