What you need to know about forever chemicals and how they can cause infertility in men

By Valerie Bonk | WTOP | June 19, 2026

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"For Father’s Day weekend, WTOP is taking a look at some of the things men need to watch out for when it comes to staying healthy. One of those is something called “forever chemicals.”

Research is finding that they have an impact on infertility in men.

“No dad can fix toxic pollution with a toolbox,” said Marc Boom, senior director of public affairs at the Environmental Protection Network."