(WJW) For the first time, scientists have discovered microplastics in the human penis, according to a study published this week.
This study IJIR: Your Journal of Sexual Medicine on wednesday.
Samples were taken from six men diagnosed with erectile dysfunction (ED). Samples were taken between August and September 2023.
Microplastics are tiny particles of plastic the size of a sesame seed. Plastic does not decompose, so the particles only get smaller.
Microplastics can enter the human body through ingestion or inhalation, for example by eating food stored in plastic containers. Nature Medicine.
The study found seven types of microplastics in penile tissue.
This is Research Report:
“Seven types of MP were found in penile tissue, with polyethylene terephthalate (47.8%) and polypropylene (34.7%) being the most common.”
This finding is now being investigated as a potential cause of ED.
Microplastics have also been linked to an increased risk of heart attack and other cardiovascular diseases. Recent Research.
This study New England Journal of Medicine They found that microplastics were found in almost every part of the body, including the lungs and stomach.