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
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 peer reviewed 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.
Estrogens in the Wrong Place at the Wrong Time: Fetal BPA Exposure & Mammary Cancer
A peer reviewed 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.
A French Government Report on the Dangers of BPA/BPS in Thermal Paper Receipts in The Unborn Child
A French Government (ANSES) report which recommends restricted use of Bisphenol A & S in thermal paper due to documented risks to the developing fetuses reproductive system.
Spirulina Protects Against Cadmium Induced Teratogenicity
A PubMed abstract on the role Spirulina plays in preventing fetal malformations in mice.