Apparently, one fifth of male fish are now “transgender because of chemicals from the contraceptive pill being flushed down household drains,” according to a study. An article from Telegraph.co.uk, male river fish have reduced sperm rate and are even producing eggs. The report says the male fish are also displaying “less aggressive and competitive behavior, which makes them less likely to breed successfully.”
The study shows that contraceptive pills, by-products of cleaners, plastics and cosmetics being flushed down the toilet and drains are all causing these fish to turn transgender.
