Effects of Bonny light crude oil on the gonads of male wistar rats

The study explores the detrimental effects of Bonny Light Crude Oil (BLCO) on male reproductive health, highlighting a decline in fertility and increased sub-fertility rates. It reveals that exposure to BLCO can disrupt the neuroendocrine system and negatively impact gonadal function. Significant findings include reduced body weight, sperm count, motility, and abnormal morphology in male Wistar rats. The research indicates that crude oil exposure may hinder male germ cell development, posing reproductive risks to both animals and humans in oil-affected regions.