Bisphenol A and Male Reproductive System

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Amraje F. F. M., Koylu A., AKARCA DİZAKAR S. Ö., TÜRKOĞLU İ., ÖMEROĞLU S.

GAZI MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.29, no.3, pp.271-275, 2018 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 29 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.12996/gmj.2018.76
  • Journal Name: GAZI MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.271-275
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Bisphenol A (BPA) is an alkylphenol endocrine disruptor chemical (EDC). It is a building block for polycarbonate (PC) plastics and epoxy resins and it is used in food packaging, canned foods, baby bottles, baby food jars and medical devices. Recently, researchers have shown an increased interest in BPA and its effect on reproduction, neurodevelopment and metabolism. The experimental data are rather controversial, and there is no general consensus about BPA's effects. In this review, potential impacts of the BPA on male reproductive system in prenatal and postnatal period are summarized.