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TESTICULAR DYSGENESIS
Phthalates have been linked to testicular dysgenesis syndrome (TDS) in male children
The personal injury law firm of Weitz & Luxenberg will provide free legal consultation for parents who suspect their child’s testicular dysgenesis syndrome (TDS) is related to occupational exposure to phthalates, including the chemicals DMP, BzBP, or DEHP.
Phthalates cause testicular dysgenesis birth defects
Phthalates are used in a large variety of plastic products to increase their flexibility, transparency and durability, but they are being phased out of many products in the United States and European Union over serious health concerns, including birth defects.
People who are exposed to phthalates in manufacturing facilities can give birth to male children with testicular dysgenesis syndrome (TDS), which includes these symptoms: poor spermatogenesis (sperm production), hypospadias, cryptorchidism and testicular cancer.
Occupational exposure
Occupational exposure to phthalates can occur in industrial facilities where these chemicals are used in the manufacture of plastics or extruded consumer products, such as toothbrushes, automotive components, tool handles and toys.
The industries where phthalates exposure is highest are the PVC manufacturing industry, the rubber processing industry (rubber gasket, hose and boot manufacturing), polyvinyl chloride (PVC) film manufacturing, and PVC compounding.
As of 2004, manufacturers produced about 800 million pounds of phthalates each year. They contribute 10% to 60% of plastic products by weight.
Testicular dysgenesis syndrome
Phthalates have been linked to reproductive birth defects in boys, including testicular dysgenesis syndrome (TDS). Children can be exposed to the chemicals through direct contact (chewing on a toy containing phthalates) or secondary exposure (such as when a breast-feeding mother has been exposed to the chemicals).
Children's exposure to phthalates generally is greater than adults. Infants and toddlers are at the greatest risk of exposure due to their mouthing behavior.
Effective February 10, 2009, certain children’s toys and child care articles can no longer be sold, manufactured or imported for sale in the United States if they contain more than 0.1% of specified phthalates.
These articles include: bath toys and other small, plastic toys (especially those made of polyvinyl chloride) that are intended for young children and can be put in the mouth, such as teethers, rattles and pacifiers.
Law firm for testicular dysgenesis syndrome
If your health or your child’s health has been affected by phthalates, please complete the form below for a free evaluation of your right to file suit and obtain compensation for medical bills and damages.
A lawyer from the Environmental and Toxic Torts unit of our firm will review your claim as soon as possible.
Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C. is New York’s largest personal injury law firm. We represent medical malpractice victims and their family members in many states, including New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
see also:
Cryptorchidism
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Hypospadias
Free Hypospadias lawsuit review: defect linked to phthalates exposureLegal help for parents: phthalates exposure and sons with Hypospadias
Testicular Dysgenesis Syndrome
Law firm for testicular dysgenesis birth defect from phthalate contactFree consultation for job-related testicular dysgenesis syndrome (TDS)
