Critical review of studies relating occupational exposures of males and reproductive capacity.

At this point, DBCP appears to be the chemical agent with the most recognizable effect on the testis of any chemical studied in regard to occupational exposure. The impact DBCP has upon the testis is gross in character, as manifested by markedly decreased sperm counts. With the discovery of new sensitive laboratory analytical techniques and the use of sophisticated epidemiological methods, new studies will help define the impact of occupational exposures to chemical and physical agents on the reproductive potential of man.