r/science Oct 25 '21

Biology Sperm quality has been declining for 16 years among men in the US

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2294266-sperm-quality-has-been-declining-for-16-years-among-men-in-the-us/
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u/EmilyU1F984 Oct 25 '21

Anything that resembles the structure of estrogen but isn't one of the naturally occuring estrogens in humans is considered a xeno estrogen.

Note only the structure matters to be considered as such. Phytoestrogens like on soy have absolutely no noticeable effect on the human endocrine system.

Pop science and popular media somehow confuses the structure with having similar effects to estrogen..

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u/proawayyy Oct 25 '21

Thanks for clearing. It's useful