Increased seminal plasma lead levels adversely affect the fertility potential of sperm in IVF
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Increased seminal plasma lead levels adversely affect the fertility potential of sperm in IVF.
BACKGROUND Lead remains in high levels in the environment and is known to reduce fertility in animal models, but a direct link between lead exposures and human infertility has not yet been established. METHODS In a prospective, double-blind study of the metal ion levels and sperm function, semen was obtained from partners of 140 consecutive women undergoing their first IVF cycle. Lead in semi...
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عنوان ژورنال: Human Reproduction
سال: 2003
ISSN: 1460-2350
DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deg020