Chemicals in pregnancy linked to baby Boys' testicle problem?

NCT ID NCT00565513

First seen Apr 15, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study investigated whether exposure to certain chemicals (endocrine disruptors) before birth increases the risk of cryptorchidism (undescended testicles) in baby boys. Researchers compared 95 affected boys with 188 healthy boys, measuring chemical levels in cord blood and breast milk. The goal was to understand risk factors, not to test a treatment.

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