Hairdressing for pregnant women may affect male BB fertility

　　this one disease It will seriously affect urinary function and even destroy fertility. “adult male If you use hair products for a long time, it will also cause great damage to your fertility. ”the researchers added.

　　It is understood that this research is divided into two parts. First, the researchers interviewed 471 mothers whose infant boys had hypospadias, and more than 400 healthy Mother of baby boy. After analyzing their occupation, health status and living habits, it was found that pregnant women who were frequently exposed to hairspray in the first three months of pregnancy were more likely to have hypospadias in their baby boys than other pregnant women. baby Two to three times. At the same time, researchers also conducted a survey on nearly a hundred adult men and found that those who use hair gel for a long time have sperm The energy and quantity are significantly lower than others.

　　Research suggests this may be because hairspray contains chemicals called phosphophthalates, which disrupt male hormone levels. Peking Union Medical College Hospital Li Hongjun, chief physician of the Department of Urology, told the "Life Times" reporter that modern research has proven that preservatives, plastic bags, beauty and hairdressing products and other substances contain estrogen-like effects, which can affect the development of men's gonads, disrupt the regulation of the endocrine axis, and lead to abnormal hormone levels. For boys, it may lead to gonadal dysgenesis syndrome, including hypospadias and cryptorchidism ； For adult men, it may induce asthenozoospermia and testicular cancer.

　　Professor Paul, who led the investigation, said the results provided evidence that chemicals could damage fertility, but more in-depth research was needed to prove the link. “I think, female After pregnancy, you should reduce the use of cosmetics, beauty and hair products. At the same time, our research also proves that taking folic acid in early pregnancy can reduce the risk of hypospadias in baby boys by 36%. ”