
These effects include an increased incidence of undescended testicles, of hypospadias (a condition in which the urethra doesn't extend fully to the tip of the penis), and decreased testicular size, sperm count, and fertility. This collection of effects is similar or identical to the effect of testicular dysgenesis syndrome, which is associated with exposure to environmental contaminants.
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