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Abstract
Chronic lead exposure may impair male fertility by disrupting key physiological processes.
- Lead exposure could negatively affect the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis, impacting sperm production.
- Testosterone suppression during puberty due to lead may lead to irreversible dysfunction in reproductive health.
- Lead poisoning may directly reduce sperm production and compromise sperm function.
- Spermatogenesis issues could result in low sperm count stemming from reproductive dysfunction or testicular degeneration.
- Lead-associated oxidative stress is linked to excessive reactive oxygen species that may harm sperm viability and function.
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