ABSTRACT
Male reproductive health has been deteriorating globally, as evidenced by the increased number of infertility cases. Even though there are many factors that contribute to infertility, the most important is environmental contaminants, especially those having endocrine-disrupting properties. These endocrine-disrupting chemicals are ubiquitously present in the environment, and humans are exposed to such chemicals in daily life in different ways. This exposure leads to various metabolic disorders, such as obesity and insulin resistance, that also contribute indirectly to the decline in reproductive health. Changes in the lifestyle also significantly contribute to several diseases, including reproductive dysfunctions. Some of the well-known lifestyle changes include the kind of food we take in, clothing style, drugs and medications, consumption of alcohol, smoking and sedentary workstyle. All these factors contribute either directly or indirectly to reproductive health. This chapter presents a comprehensive overview of the impact of environmental contaminants and lifestyle changes on male reproductive health.
