Major microplastics finding raises fertility fears
The new study, presented at ESHRE, found microplastics in nearly 70 percent of female follicular fluid samples and 55 percent of male semen samples.
Common microplastic polymers, including PTFE, polystyrene, and polyethylene terephthalate, were identified in these reproductive fluids.
This discovery raises concerns about potential risks to human health and fertility, building on previous research linking microplastics to inflammation, DNA damage, and hormone disruption.
While direct impacts on fertility require further study, experts suggest reducing exposure by using glass containers and limiting water consumption from plastic bottles.
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