Transgenerational exposure to plastics-derived endocrine‐disrupting bisphenol A and its analogs on male infertility: impact of gut dysbiosis and epigenetic regulation - Takeaways - MDSpire

Transgenerational exposure to plastics-derived endocrine‐disrupting bisphenol A and its analogs on male infertility: impact of gut dysbiosis and epigenetic regulation

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  • Sanjay Basak

  • Saikanth Varma

  • Subhalakshmi Nag

  • Asim K. Duttaroy

  • May 8, 2026

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    Bisphenol A (BPA) exposure is linked to declining male fertility rates, affecting sperm count, motility, and quality.

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    BPA alters gut microbial composition, leading to dysbiosis, which can impact systemic inflammation and reproductive function.

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    Transgenerational effects of BPA exposure may cause epigenetic changes that affect male fertility across generations.

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    BPA mimics hormones and disrupts endocrine signaling, particularly affecting Leydig and Sertoli cells, contributing to infertility.

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    Understanding BPA's impact on the gut-reproductive axis is crucial for developing strategies to protect male reproductive health.

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