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Ann Med Res. 2012; 19(1): 9-13


The Effect of Environmental Tobacco Smoke on the Testicular Functions of 7-10 Years Old Children

Abdurrahman Karaman*, Erkan Taş*, İsmail Temel**, Şule Gürsoy**, Mehmet Demircan*

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Abstract


Purpose: To investigate the effect of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) on the testicle functions of 7-10 years old children.

Materials and Methods: The study included healthy male children aging between 7-10 years. Based on the questionnaire data, 50 passive smoking (PS) cases and 50 passive smoking free controls were determined. Serum levels of cotinine, and biochemical parameters of the testicle functions; testosterone, inhibin B, anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) along with FSH and LH levels were evaluated.

Results: Serum cotinine levels in PS group were found higher than the controls (p






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