Occupational Factors, Working Environment and Andrological Diseases

Abstract

Male pathologies are responsible for 40% of cases of infertility in a couple, and with other causes create a reduction in libido. The job, working environment and life style have been considered etiologic factors above all in consideration of ecotoxicologic changes in town and suburban areas. The effects of exposure to various toxic, physical, chemical, infectious, psychic and traumatic agents as well as the effects of stress, are analysed. It is concluded that a precise job history must be obtained from patients with potency and/or fertility problems.