Male Reproductive Health Disorders and the Potential Role of Exposure to Environmental Chemicals

CHEM Trust, founded in 2007, raises awareness of the role that exposure to chemicals may play in ill health. The charity works to improve chemicals legislation and to protect future generations of humans and wildlife. From a human health perspective, CHEM Trust's mission is to ensure that future generations are healthy and can reach their full potential in terms of behaviour, intelligence and ability to have children. While this report was commissioned by CHEM Trust, the views expressed and the conclusions reached are those of the author, and are not necessarily those of CHEM Trust. i Professor Richard Sharpe has worked in the area of male reproductive endocrinology for more than 30 years. He has expertise in all aspects of testicular development and function and has wide experience in the field of endocrine disruptors and the effects of environmental and lifestyle factors on male reproductive health. He is the author of more than 200 publications.