8 papers reviewed
Environmental Toxins & Endocrine Disruptors
2013 · observational · 1 of 8
The association of bisphenol-A urinary concentrations with antral follicle counts and other measures of ovarian reserve
Souter I, Smith KW, Dimitriadis I, et al. · Reproductive Toxicology
Women in higher BPA exposure quartiles showed 12-22% decreases in antral follicle count, suggesting accelerated follicle loss and reproductive aging from BPA exposure.
Read the paper ↗2020 · observational · 2 of 8
Urinary bisphenol A concentrations and in vitro fertilization outcomes among women from a fertility clinic
Radwan P, Wielgomas B, Radwan M, et al. · Reproductive Toxicology
Significant decrease in implantation (p=0.04) and mature oocyte count (p=0.03) associated with urinary BPA concentration in 450 women across 674 IVF cycles.
Read the paper ↗2017 · prospective cohort · 3 of 8
Female exposure to phthalates and time to pregnancy: a first pregnancy planner study
Thomsen AML, Riis AH, Olsen J, et al. · Human Reproduction
Monoethyl phthalate exposure associated with 21% reduced fecundability (FR 0.79), representing significantly longer time to pregnancy. Phthalates in personal care products are a modifiable exposure.
Read the paper ↗2023 · prospective cohort · 4 of 8
Paraben exposure and couple fecundity: a preconception cohort study
Ao J, Qiu W, Huo X, et al. · Human Reproduction
Female propyl paraben, butyl paraben, and heptyl paraben were associated with reduced fecundability and increased infertility risk in 884 couples. AMH may mediate these effects.
Read the paper ↗2023 · systematic review and meta-analysis · 5 of 8
The effects of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances on female fertility: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Wang W, Hong X, Zhao F, et al. · Environmental Research
PFOA negatively associated with fecundability (FOR=0.88) and positively with infertility (OR=1.33). PFOS also negatively associated with fecundability. PFAS found in non-stick cookware, food packaging, and water.
Read the paper ↗2016 · observational · 6 of 8
Association between paraben exposure and menstrual cycle in female university students in Japan
Nishihama Y, Yoshinaga J, Iida A, et al. · Reproductive Toxicology
Significantly shorter menstrual cycles with higher paraben concentrations, suggesting disruption of cyclicity at typical exposure levels from cosmetics and personal care products.
Read the paper ↗2004 · prospective pilot study · 7 of 8
The biologic effects of grounding the human body during sleep as measured by cortisol levels
Ghaly M, Teplitz D · Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
Sleeping grounded on conductive mattress pads for 8 weeks resynchronized cortisol secretion with the natural circadian rhythm, with most pronounced effects in females. Improved sleep and reduced stress reported.
Read the paper ↗2015 · review · 8 of 8
The effects of grounding (earthing) on inflammation, the immune response, wound healing, and prevention and treatment of chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases
Oschman JL, Chevalier G, Brown R · Journal of Inflammation Research
Grounding produces measurable differences in WBC concentrations, cytokines, and inflammatory molecules. Proposed mechanism: electrons from earth's surface neutralize reactive oxygen species, reducing tissue damage relevant to implantation and fertility.
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