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Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Impact on Male Genital Development

The impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals on male genital development in humans and animals, including the effects of chemicals like phthalates, bisphenol A, and dioxins.

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Jan 7, 2026

How does penile growth progress from preadolescence to late adolescence?

Penile growth from preadolescence to late adolescence follows a predictable, hormonally driven sequence tracked clinically by the Tanner (sexual maturity rating) system: testicular enlargement signals...

Jan 5, 2026

How strong is the evidence that endocrine disruptors have reduced male genital development in recent decades?

The evidence that endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) have reduced male genital development in recent decades is substantial in animals and mechanistically plausible in humans, but epidemiological p...

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