Category: Toxic For Reproduction

Journal Article

Gestational Exposure to 10 Classes of Priority Chemicals and Birth Outcomes in the ECHO Cohort

2026

Importance Gestational environmental chemical exposures are widespread. Some chemicals are known to adversely affect birth outcomes, but many remain understudied. Objective To evaluate associations of gestational exposure to a priori…

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New Science on Neonicotinoids: Reproductive & neurodevelopmental health effects

2026

Neonicotinoids are a class of insecticides that are used widely in the US and globally. They are known to be a major contributor to pollinator declines. Recent scientific evidence shows…

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Plastic, Chemicals & Infertility: What we know now

2026

Industrial chemicals that can affect male and female reproductive function are widespread in our environment. Many of these chemicals are used in the plastics that we use in our daily…

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The urgent need to regulate menstrual products

2026

New studies show that menstrual products such as tampons and sanitary towels – and in some cases period underwear too – may contain chemicals such as PFAS (‘forever chemicals’), pesticides,…

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Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and Women’s Reproductive Health

2026

In this talk, Dr. James-Todd will present epidemiologic studies evaluating the evidence of environmental endocrine disrupting chemicals on women’s reproductive health outcomes. She will provide an environmental justice framework to…

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‘There’s a dark side to floristry’: are pesticides making workers seriously ill – or worse?’

2026

Unlike in food, there is no upper limit on the amount of pesticide residue levels in flowers. But after French officials linked the death of a florist’s child to exposure…

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Microplastics and reproductive health: implications for human health and areas for future research

2026

Microplastics (MPs), conventionally defined as plastic particles 1 μm–5 mm in size, are ubiquitous contaminants, infiltrating both our environment and our bodies. These particles, either manufactured at this scale or formed from…

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The Plastic Detox – Documentary

2026

The Plastic Detox is an eye-opening journey into the hidden dangers of plastic in our homes. When six couples embark on a plastic detox within their homes, it changes their…

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Exposure to some Pfas could increase risk of multiple miscarriages

2025

Exposure to some toxic Pfas “forever chemicals” may increase the risk of having multiple miscarriages, new peer-reviewed research has found. The study, which tracked about 200 women in China, found…

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The impact of neonicotinoid pesticides on reproductive health

2025

Neonicotinoids are some of the most widely used insecticides in the world because they broadly target chewing and sucking insects. Neonicotinoids are used in commercial agricultural systems, sold for use…

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The effects of imidacloprid exposure on the mouse ovary in vivo

2025

Imidacloprid (IMI) is an insect-selective synthetic nicotine derivative used in commercial agricultural systems, home gardening, and veterinary pharmaceuticals. People are exposed to IMI through consumption of contaminated food and water…

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Reproductive risk of Neonicotinoids: A review of male rodent studies

2025

Abstract Background: Neonicotinoid pesticides (neonics) are the most widely used insecticides in the world. Numerous studies have identified detectable levels of neonics in soil and water, and population-based biomonitoring studies…

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Some condom and lubricant brands contain alarming levels of PFAS – study

2024

Several brands of condoms and lubricants contain alarming levels of toxic PFAS “forever chemicals”, including styles of Trojan and K-Y Jelly, new research finds. The testing conducted by the Mamavation…

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Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals Report: Threats to Human Health

2024

Latest Science Shows Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in Plastics, Pesticides, and Other Sources Pose Health Threats Globally As delegates from around the world met at the sixth session of the UN…

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Toxicological Profile for Mercury

2024

Toxicological Profile Information The ATSDR toxicological profile succinctly characterizes the toxicology and adverse health effects information for the toxic substance described therein. Each peer-reviewed profile identifies and reviews the key…

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Guide

Guide to protection against endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in everyday products

2024

Here you will find everything you need to know about EDCs, which unfortunately we encounter in many everyday products, presented in an up-to-date manner. What are EDCs? Where are they…

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Journal Article

Chemicals in menstrual products: A systematic review

2024

Background: From menarche until menopause, the average menstruator will use over 11 000 tampons or sanitary pads. Vaginal and vulvar tissue is highly permeable, and chemicals are absorbed without undergoing…

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Long-term health and human capital effects of in utero exposure to an industrial disaster: a spatial difference-in-differences analysis of the Bhopal gas tragedy

2023

Objectives: Globalisation and industrialisation can increase economic opportunity for low/middle-income nations, but these processes may also increase industrial accidents and harm workers. This paper examines the long-term, cohort-based health effects…

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Endocrine disrupting chemicals and male fertility: from physiological to molecular effects

2023

The deleterious effects of chemical or non-chemical endocrine disruptors (EDs) on male fertility potential is well documented but still not fully elucidated. For example, the detection of industrial chemicals’ metabolites…

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Training

Mercury and Gender

2022

This course focuses on the health effects of mercury exposure on women and children, the description of the main sources of exposure to this toxic metal, and its main risks.…

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Temporal trends in sperm count: a systematic review and meta-regression analysis of samples collected globally in the 20th and 21st centuries

2022

Background: Numerous studies have reported declines in semen quality and other markers of male reproductive health. Our previous meta-analysis reported a significant decrease in sperm concentration (SC) and total sperm…

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Association between chemical mixtures and female fertility in women undergoing assisted reproduction in Sweden and Estonia

2022

Objective: Women of reproductive age are exposed to ubiquitous chemicals such as phthalates, parabens, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which have potential endocrine disrupting properties and might affect fertility.…

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Learn How These Common Household Ingredients Harm Your Fertility

2021

Today, we’re going to focus on phthalates and how to decrease exposure to improve your overall health. You’ll learn what a phthalate is, where you can find phthalates in the…

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45min for gender in sectors –Webinar 5: Gender & Chemicals in Agriculture

2021

With guest speaker: Elizabeth Mueni Kiio-Nzioka. The webinar was held on the 29th of June 2021.

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Endocrine disrupting chemicals: Impacts on human fertility and fecundity during the peri-conception period

2021

It is becoming increasingly difficult to avoid exposure to man-made endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and environmental toxicants. This escalating yet constant exposure is postulated to partially explain the concurrent decline…

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Ambient and household PM2.5 pollution and adverse perinatal outcomes: A meta-regression and analysis of attributable global burden for 204 countries and territories

2021

Background Particulate matter <2.5 micrometer (PM2.5) is associated with adverse perinatal outcomes, but the impact on disease burden mediated by this pathway has not previously been included in the Global…

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Journal Article

Reproductive Health Risks Associated with Occupational and Environmental Exposure to Pesticides

2021

A marked reduction in fertility and an increase in adverse reproductive outcomes during the last few decades have been associated with occupational and environmental chemical exposures. Exposure to different types…

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Journal Article

Increased Incidence of Dysmenorrhea in Women Exposed to Higher Concentrations of NO, NO2, NOx, CO, and PM2.5: A Nationwide Population-Based Study

2021

Background: Air pollution is speculated to affect the reproductive health of women. However, a longitudinal association between exposure to air pollution and dysmenorrhea has not been identified, which this study…

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Endocrine Disruptor Potential of Short- and Long-Chain Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs)- A Synthesis of Current Knowledge with Proposal of Molecular Mechanism

2021

Endocrine disruptors are a group of chemical compounds that, even in low concentrations, cause a hormonal imbalance in the body, contributing to the development of various harmful health disorders. Many…

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How Chemicals and Air Pollution Are Harming Fertility: Latest Evidence and What We Can Do

2020

Approximately 9% of men (1) and 13.1% (2) of women of childbearing age have problems with infertility or impaired fecundity, according to the National Institutes of Health and the Centers…

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Generation Chemical: How Environmental Exposures are Affecting Reproductive Health and Development

2020

To explore the latest science on the generational impact of harmful chemical and environmental exposures from preconception through the life course, the Collaborative on Health and the Environment and the…

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Law/Regulation

ICH S5 (R3) Guideline on detection of reproductive and developmental toxicity for human pharmaceuticals

2020

This document gives recommendations on the strategy of reproductive toxicity testing of chemicals and medicinal products. It also addresses the male fertility investigation.

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ENDOCRINE DISRUPTING CHEMICALS AND WOMEN’S REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

2020

It is beyond a doubt that endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) impact the health of humans, animals and the environment globally. Surprisingly, we still don’t know exactly how EDCs can harm…

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Urinary concentrations of bisphenol A, parabens and phthalate metabolite mixtures in relation to reproductive success among women undergoing in vitro fertilization

2019

Background We have previously investigated whether urinary concentrations of bisphenol A (BPA), parabens, and phthalate metabolites were individually associated with reproductive outcomes among women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment.…

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Journal Article

Human exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals: effects on the male and female reproductive systems

2017

Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) comprise a group of chemical compounds that have been examined extensively due to the potential harmful effects in the health of human populations. During the past…

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Report

A/HRC/33/41: Report on the rights of the child and hazardous substances and wastes

2016

In this report, the Special Rapporteur examines the impacts of toxics and pollution on children’s rights, and the obligations of States and responsibilities of businesses in preventing exposure by children…

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Methylmercury and Human Embryonic Development

2016

Methylmercury (MeHg) is an organic form of mercury that can damage the developing brains of human fetuses. Women who consume methylmercury during pregnancy can bear children who have neurological issues…

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International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics opinion on reproductive health impacts of exposure to toxic environmental chemicals

2015

Exposure to toxic environmental chemicals during pregnancy and breastfeeding is ubiquitous and is a threat to healthy human reproduction. There are tens of thousands of chemicals in global commerce, and…

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Prenatal exposure to phthalates is associated with decreased anogenital distance and penile size in male newborns

2013

Reproductive effects from phthalate exposure have been documented mostly in animal studies. This study explored the association between prenatal exposure to phthalate metabolites, anogenital distance and penile measurements in male…

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Everyday exposures to PFAS chemicals

Highly fluorinated chemicals called PFAS are added to a wide variety of consumer products to make them non-stick, waterproof, and stain-resistant. They are found in carpets and upholstery, waterproof apparel,…

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Training

What has gender got to do with Chemicals?

Have you ever wondered what gender has to do with chemicals? Are there any differences in exposure for women compared to men? What kind of differences? This course will provide…

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Training

Gender Equality and Chemicals

Closing the gaps: gender dimensions in chemicals regulation The section provides a short introduction into the problem of why chemicals impact on men and women should be considered differently. Gender,…

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