Suppressive effect of 1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane on human spermatogenesis
Potashnik, G.; Ben-Aderet, N.; Israeli, R.; Yanai-Inbar, I.; Sober, I.
Fertility and Sterility 30(4): 444-447
1978
ISSN/ISBN: 0015-0282 PMID: 710616 DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)43580-6Document Number: 436409
Azoospermia was diagnosed in six factory workers who had been chronically exposed to 1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane. Infertility was the presenting symptom in two patients and a decrease in libido or impotence characterized the others. Hormone studies revealed elevated plasma follicle-stimulating hormone levels and normal plasma luteinizing hormone and testosterone concentrations. Testicular biopsy showed selective atrophy of the germinal epithelium, intact Sertoli cells, and a normal appearance of a relatively increased number of Leydig cells.