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Yes, there are several teratogens that can cause birth defects through male exposure. There is documented evidence that exposure to Agent Orange that was used during the Vietnam War has caused birth defects in first and second generation births. Additionally, radiation can lead to issues for many generations afterward. There are some viruses that are mutagenic and can cause defects in progeny as well.
What else can I help you with?
Can your child be born with defects because the father sniffed crack?
if the male is a crack addict can the sperm cause the baby to be a crack baby
What factors can determine the quality of a male's sperm?
Age. The older the male, the more likely that he will have spermatozoa, or sperm, that may result in birth defects if he makes a baby.Some may disagree, but the above comes from a recently published study on the causes of autism.
How is creating sperm from female humans a disadvantage?
The manufactured sperm may have more genetic defects than a natural male sperm. Of course, natural sperm has its own defects, eg. infertility, genetic illnesses.
Are females more likely to have birth defects?
Actually, males have more birth defects that females. World wide, per 1 female that has a birth defect, 150 males have either died or are suffering from a birth defect.
If daily doing hand practice what defect it give?
None. Male masturbation does not cause the man harm nor does it cause birth defects if he fathers a child. These ideas are myths.
Can old man become father?
Men continue to produce viable sperm longer than women continue to produce viable eggs. Risks of birth defects increase with male age, however.
Does tablet finax cause birth defects?
Finax (finasteride) has the potental to cause birth defects only if a pregnant woman comes in contact with it. I.e takes a tablet or touches a broken tablet. not if a female becomes pregnant to a male who is taking finasteride. However many men decide to discontinue taking the medication whilst trying for a baby.
What is male defertilization in humans called?
Male defertilization in humans is called male infertility. This condition refers to the inability of a male to cause pregnancy in a female partner. It can be due to various factors such as low sperm count, abnormal sperm shape, or issues with sperm motility.
Does making sperm cause disease?
No, it is a natural process that all male animals do.
Is 12 year old to old to breed a male Australian cow dog?
Generally, yes. Breeding at that age will almost definitely cause you to have a litter that is smaller in size and there's an increased risk of birth defects.
Why is the probability of a human giving birth to a male baby is always 50 percent?
It is actually not 50% but generally a bit more at approximately 53% of males are conceived as the male sperm is faster than the female sperm. The mortality for males are higher however either in utero or before birth so the male to female ratio at birth is 50%
What structure of the testis produce spermatozoa?
Sperm develops in the testicles within the system of tubes called seminiferous tubules. At birth those tubules inside the testicles contain simple cells, then when puberty arrives the male testosterone and other hormones cause the cells to transform into sperm cells.
