Environmental pollution, endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), and maternal health factors during pregnancy are receiving increased scientific attention as researchers investigate their possible role in hypospadias, one of the most common congenital conditions affecting male newborns. Experts say the condition is usually treatable with early reconstructive surgery, but growing incidence has intensified concerns about environmental contributors.
According to experts quoted in the report, genetics, inadequate androgen exposure during fetal development, and exposure to EDCs found in plastics, pesticides, industrial pollutants, and contaminated water are considered key factors under investigation. Doctors also emphasize preventive measures such as avoiding heating food in plastic containers, reducing pesticide exposure, ensuring regular prenatal care, and strengthening regulation of…
