Urinary bisphenol S concentrations: Potential predictors of and associations with semen quality parameters among men attending a fertility center.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bisphenol S (BPS) was introduced in the market as a potentially safer alternative to bisphenol A (BPA). However, there are limited studies on health effects of BPS and no epidemiologic studies on its relationship with male reproductive health outcomes, specifically semen quality.

Objective

To investigate predictors of urinary BPS concentrations and its association with semen parameters among men attending a fertility center.

Methods

This cross-sectional analysis included 158 men of couples seeking fertility treatment (2011-2017) contributing 338 paired semen and urine samples. At the time of sample collection, men completed a questionnaire on self-reported use of household products and food intake within the previous 24 h. Urinary concentrations of BPA, BPS

SUBMITTER: Ghayda RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6736646 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature