Journal article
Effect of Lead and Organophosphates on Sperm Morphology
Abstract
Lead and organophosphates can exert a toxic action on the male reproductive function. A cross-sectional study involving 40 men was undertaken to investigate the effect of these toxins on sperm morphology. Based on the percentage of morphologically normal spermatozoa, subjects were divided into two groups. The control group (sperm morphology greater than or equal to 20% normal forms) consisted of 18 patients, and the study group (sperm …
Authors
Swart Y; Kruger TF; Menkveld R; Schabort I; Lombard CJ
Journal
Systems Biology in Reproductive Medicine, Vol. 26, No. 2, pp. 67–70
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
January 1991
DOI
10.3109/01485019108987628
ISSN
1939-6368