In February 2018 researchers from Taiwan published the results of their study to assess phthalate exposure in 23 cosmetics, 4 perfume and 9 clothing department sales assistants. Phthalates are known … Read more
Artificial sweetener consumption may be associated with poor assisted reproduction outcomes
In February 2018 researchers from Brazil published the results of their study to assess the association between sweetened soft drinks or coffee and the outcome of intracytoplasmic sperm injection treatment … Read more
Endocrine disrupting chemicals
Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) can be either a single chemical or a mixture of chemicals that are able to interfere with any aspect of hormonal action. They are generally man-made and … Read more
Endocrine system
The endocrine system is a network of glands that secrete hormones to help the proper functioning of the body. The hormones act as a chemical signal to coordinate a range … Read more
Vitamin D deficiency is associated with a poor ovarian stimulation outcome in polycystic ovarian syndrome but not unexplained infertility
In August 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and reproductive outcomes after ovarian stimulation in 607 women … Read more
A lower intake of fruit and a higher intake of fast food appears to be associated with a longer time to fall pregnant and an increase in risk of infertility
In June 2018 researchers from Australia, New Zealand and the UK assessed the effect of diet on the time taken to fall pregnant and risk of infertility. 5,598 women who … Read more