The more fragrant the skincare products are, the more likely men are to become infertile

The more fragrant the skincare products are, the more likely men are to become infertile

The specific protein INSL3 secreted by Leydig cells in the testes has the function of preventing sperm cell apoptosis, and testosterone has the function of promoting sperm cell maturation. The research team has confirmed that plasticizers entering adult males can affect the normal function of Leydig cells and inhibit testosterone secretion; When both INSL3 and testosterone are inhibited, it may lead to low semen quality.

The research results found that the concentration of plasticizers in the body of adult males with infertility is about 1-2 times that of the control group males. When the concentration of plasticizers in the body is higher, INSL3 is lower, and testosterone and free testosterone in the body are also reduced, significantly affecting testicular function.

He said that the main sources of plasticizers for adult men might include hot and cold food packaged in plastic bags and plastic wrap, cold drinks in plastic and foam cups, sports drinks in plastic bottles and tea. The study found that the daily intake of the case group was higher than that of the control group of adult males; Those with high intake also have relatively high concentrations of plasticizers in their bodies.

The professor also stated that plasticizers are a type of fragrance fixative, and the stronger the fragrance, the higher the content of the product. It is recommended to use them as little as possible. The amount of personal hygiene products used by infertile men, including bath milk, shampoo, facial cleanser, shaving cream and perfume, is high, and the concentration of plasticizer in the body is also high when the amount is high.