Exposure to organophosphate pesticides and male hormone profile in floriculturist of the state of Morelos, Mexico.

Background: Studies on experimental animals have found that organophosphate (OP) pesticides may act as endocrine disruptors; however, their effects on the human hormonal profile have not yet been adequately characterized. We evaluate the association between exposure to OP pesticides, measured through dialkyl phosphate (DAP) metabolites urinary levels, and the male hormone profile.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed in 104 floriculturists of Morelos, Mexico.