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On the Lighter Side => That CAN'T be true! => Topic started by: Enchantress on 10/05/2019 18:44:15

Title: Is oestrogen in water affecting male testosterone levels?
Post by: Enchantress on 10/05/2019 18:44:15

I just read the article, "Female hormones Feminishing Fish."  Some male species developed eggs because of the oestrogen in the water.  Coule this be a reason for the decline in human male testosterone?

Title: Re: Is oestrogen in water affecting male testosterone levels?
Post by: evan_au on 11/05/2019 10:01:10

Yes, that is one of the theories.

But it doesn't have to be actual female hormones - there are other chemicals in the environment that have effects similar to hormones.

See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Male_infertility_crisis
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endocrine_disruptor

Title: Re: Is oestrogen in water affecting male testosterone levels?
Post by: chris on 11/05/2019 10:40:20

This item from the Naked Scientists on oestrogen in water and how it affects animals (https://www.thenakedscientists.com/articles/interviews/oestrogen-water) is also informative

Title: Re: Is oestrogen in water affecting male testosterone levels?
Post by: syhprum on 11/05/2019 16:52:57

Would not a decline in human fertility be a good thing ? many of the environmental problems are due to there being too many of us.

Title: Re: Is oestrogen in water affecting male testosterone levels?
Post by: set fair on 12/05/2019 01:07:51

Oestrogen levels are so high in the waterways that some rivers have to stop and ask for directions to the sea.

Title: Re: Is oestrogen in water affecting male testosterone levels?
Post by: Bored chemist on 12/05/2019 15:14:28

Quote from: set fair on 12/05/2019 01:07:51

Oestrogen levels are so high in the waterways that some rivers have to stop and ask for directions to the sea.

Sorry, could you explain that please?

Title: Re: Is oestrogen in water affecting male testosterone levels?
Post by: Bill S on 12/05/2019 19:46:09

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Sorry, could you explain that please?

"You cannot be serious!"

I guess Set Fair is male.

Title: Re: Is oestrogen in water affecting male testosterone levels?
Post by: Bored chemist on 12/05/2019 20:04:42

Quote from: Bill S on 12/05/2019 19:46:09

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Sorry, could you explain that please?

"You cannot be serious!"

I'd seriously like to see an explanation.
Preferably one that's not crass.

Title: Re: Is oestrogen in water affecting male testosterone levels?
Post by: Bill S on 12/05/2019 20:13:04

It would be interesting to see one that was not sexist. :)