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Pregnancy/Infertility
Gestational Diabetes Linked to Phthalates in Shampoo
Pregnant women should reduce contact with hormone disrupting chemicals, like phthalates, to prevent an increase in pregnancy complications and adverse effects on both the fetus and mother a 2022 study finds.
Reproductive Toxicity of Sunscreen
December 12, 2024
Benzophenone-3 (also called oxybenzone) is one of the most frequently used ultraviolet light filters used in sunscreen and personal care products. A 2020 study found a higher percentage of females (progenies) to males were born to mothers exposed topically to benzophenone-3. An altered estrogen and testosterone balance, female infertility and other problems were associated with this endocrine disrupting chemical.
Microplastics Found in Human Placenta
Microplastics, particles smaller than five millimeters, were found in human placentas in a 2020 study titled 'Plasticenta'. The plastics originated from man-made coatings, paints, adhesives, finger paints, polymers and cosmetics/personal care products. All microplastics were found on the foetal side, the maternal side and in the chorioamniotic membranes (the membranes that make up the amniotic sac which surrounds and protects the fetus). The authors of the study
Ibuprofen Alters Male Fetus Testis Development
A 2017 study concluded that, at concentrations relevant to humans, ibuprofen caused direct endocrine disturbances in human fetal testis and alteration of the germ cell biology.
Prenatal Exposure to Acetaminophen Linked to Ovarian Issues in Female Fetuses
Prenatal exposure to acetaminophen (paracetamol) can cause disruptions in ovary development of female fetuses a 2018 study reveals.
2019 Study Reveals Acetaminophen Reduces Testosterone in Male Fetuses
A 2019 study found taking acetaminophen (paracetamol), while pregnant, interferes with testosterone production in male fetuses and may be linked to cryptorchidism (undescended testicles) in newborn boys.
PFCs in Non-Stick Pans Linked to Infertility
A 2019 study reveals that perfluorinated compounds (PFCs), i.e. chemicals in non-stick pans, negatively affect animal and human reproductive health and are linked to several diseases including infertility.
Toxic Effects of the Easily Avoidable Phthalates and Parabens
A 2010 study reveals phthalates have been associated with a number of serious health problems, including infertility, testicular dysgenesis, obesity, asthma, and allergies, as well as leiomyomas and breast cancer. Parabens, which can be dermally absorbed, are present in many cosmetic products, including antiperspirants.
Estrogens in the Wrong Place at the Wrong Time: Fetal BPA Exposure & Mammary Cancer
A 2015 study discussing gestational exposure to the xenoestrogen bisphenol A (BPA) and the increased risk of developing breast cancer during adulthood; long after cessation of exposure to BPA.
Autism Spectrum Disorders and Bisphenol A
A 2017 study explores the etiology of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is believed to be multifactorial and to involve genetic and environmental components. Environmental chemical exposures are increasingly understood to be important in causing neurotoxicity in fetuses and newborns. Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States suggest a substantial increase in ASD prevalence, only partly explicable by factors such as diagnostic substitution. Bisphenol A (BPA) is an ubiquitous xenoestrogen widely employed in a variety of consumer products including plastic and metal food and beverage containers, dental sealants and fillings, medical equipment and thermal receipts. Therefore, most people are exposed almost continuously to BPA in industrialized countries. Sources of BPA exposure are predominantly diet, but also through inhalation or dermal absorption. BPA can be measured in many human fluids and tissues including saliva, serum, urine, amniotic fluid, follicular fluid, placental tissue and breast milk. There is concern that BPA exposure may influence human brain development and may contribute to the increasing prevalence of neurodevelopmental and behavioural problems.
A 2024 study raises the important question as to whether pregnant women should consume a probiotic supplement to mitigate pernicious effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), especially BPA, on themselves and their unborn offspring. Current studies investigating the effects of maternal probiotic supplementation on pregnant women's health and that of their unborn offspring will be reviewed. Data will inform on the potential application of probiotic supplementation to reverse harmful effects of EDCs, especially BPA, in pregnant women unwittingly exposed to these compounds and striving to give their offspring the best start in life.