Category: Childbearing Age

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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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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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Journal Article

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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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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Article

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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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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Report

The Global Health Cost of PM2.5 Air Pollution A Case for Action Beyond 2021

2022

According to the Global Burden of Disease 2019 study, air pollution from fine particulate matter caused 6.4 million premature deaths and 93 billion days lived with illness in 2019. Over…

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Journal Article

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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What You Need to Know About Endocrine Disruptors and Your Fertility

2021

Today’s video is all about endocrine disruptors: what they are and why it’s important to be aware. As a reproductive endocrinologist with over 15 years’ experience helping people build their…

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45min for gender in sectors – Webinar 2: Gender & Chemicals in Cosmetics

2021

Guest speaker: Thony Dizon, Chemicals Safety Campaigner, Ecowaste Coalition, Philippines, on their advocacy work related to chemicals and cosmetics, with a special focus on bleaching products. The webinar was held…

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Single-use menstrual products and their alternatives: Recommendations from Life Cycle Assessments

2021

The report reviews Life Cycle Assessments of single-use menstrual products and their alternatives. It finds that reusable menstrual products have a lower environmental impact than single-use menstrual products. Especially the…

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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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Women, Chemicals and the SDGs

2021

Gender review mapping with a focus on women and chemicals: impact of emerging policy issues and the relevancefor the sustainable development goals In line with the UNEP-IPEN partnership, the aim…

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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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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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Factsheet•Project/Initiative

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

Transgenerational Effects of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals on Male and Female Reproduction

2019

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are known to interfere with normal reproductive function and hormone signaling. Phthalates, bisphenol A, pesticides, and environmental contaminants such as polychlorinated biphenyls and dioxins are known endocrine-disrupting chemicals…

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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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Article

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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Journal Article

First trimester phthalate exposure and anogenital distance in newborns

2015

STUDY QUESTION Is first trimester phthalate exposure associated with anogenital distance (AGD), a biomarker of prenatal androgen exposure, in newborns? SUMMARY ANSWER Concentrations of diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) metabolites in first…

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