Plastic chemicals 'feminise boys'

[A Terribly Harmful Name]

Apparently the issue is doublefold:

http://www.villagevoice.com/2005-03-...-diesel-fumes/

But these figures just scratch the surface, apparently. Research has found, according to some experts, that diesel fumes degrade the immune system and interfere with hormones, reducing sperm production, masculinizing female rats, and changing the development of baby rats.

Though the issue of decling sperm count and feminization has received more attention, and carries more risk.

EDIT - Here's a more detailed summary: http://www.ehponline.org/docs/2001/1.../abstract.html

Our study provides evidence for the first time that inhalation of diesel exhaust during pregnancy masculinizes fetuses through accumulation of testosterone in mother rats. These experiments also showed that the elevated testosterone levels did not result from accelerated maternal adrenal functions. The feto-placental-ovarian unit and the inhibition of aromatase activities and synthesis caused by inhalation might have played essential roles in the accumulation of testosterone.

[KukriKhan]

Apparently the issue is doublefold:

http://www.villagevoice.com/2005-03-...-diesel-fumes/



Though the issue of decling sperm count and feminization has received more attention, and carries more risk.

EDIT - Here's a more detailed summary: http://www.ehponline.org/docs/2001/1.../abstract.html

So, if I ever feel the urge to try on the missus' stockings and shoes, I should go suck on a Mercedes tailpipe, to get well - to restore the ying-yang balance.

Brilliant.

[Vladimir]

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And so is oil.

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[drone]

So, if I ever feel the urge to try on the missus' stockings and shoes, I should go suck on a Mercedes tailpipe, to get well - to restore the ying-yang balance.

Brilliant.

No, I think the article is saying that if you want a masculine child, your pregnant wife should be the one sucking down the diesel fumes.