Effects of phosalone plant pesticide on sperm parameters and sexual hormone levels in Wistar rats: An experimental study.

Background: Phosalone is an organophosphate insecticide, applied to control of plant pests. This compound has various side effects because it acts as an acetyl cholinesterase enzyme inhibitor.

Objective: To investigate the effects of phosalone on the sperm parameters of and levels of sex hormones in adult male rats.