Does Tetrachloroethylene Cause Impotence?

Posted on Tue, 15 Aug 2017

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Tue, 15 Aug 2017 Answered on

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Question : My question has to do with impotence , basically my Sperm fishes swim backwards, I believe this was do to contamination while in the military, camp lejune, N C contamination water supply . so my question is can trichloroethylene benze or other type heavy metals cause this infertility impotence, or my fish in my sperm to swim backwards?

Answered by Dr. Khushboo Priya (-2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hi, I think it is possible.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, welcome to healthcaremagic.

I think heavy metal contamination and prolonged exposure to benzene, toluene or xylene can lead to harmful effect on sperm vitality, motility and autosomal function. It affects the testicles directly or may affect the function of accessory glam.

Hope I have answered your question
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Khushboo Priya (13 hours later)

Tetrachloroethylene (also known as perchloroethylene or “PCE”) could this cause impotence, fertitlity issues in male sperms

Answered by Dr. Khushboo Priya (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hi, trichloroethylene can cause sperm dysfunction.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, I think trichloroethylene can affect fertility by altering sperm structure. It can affect sexual function also but it is not well proven.

Mainly it affects the semen parameters.

Hope I have answered your question.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana