Exposure to phthalates during development can also cause malformations of the male reproductive tract and testicular cancer.

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Salmonella can make its way inside the egg in the reproductive tract of a hen before the shell is formed.

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Exactly how the female selects the most compatible sperm is unclear, but the likely explanation is that cellular interactions in her reproductive tract weed out unsuitable candidates.

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The procedures are being carried out by consultant urological surgeon Mr Ghulam Nabi who specialises in keyhole surgery for diseases of the male and female urinary tract and the male reproductive organs.

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