[8] Increased exposure to environmental estrogens and
other environmental pollutants during fetal development, as well as during the reproductive years, is suggested as a major reason for the tremendous rise in disorders of development and function of the male sexual system.
This happens because
environmental pollutants and
other toxins are stored in fat, and when that fat breaks down
during weight loss, the toxins are released into the bloodstream where they can cause oxidative stress, which has been linked to everything from hormonal imbalances to cancer and infertility.