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Alcohol and fertility: how much is too much?
Kristin Van Heertum1, Brooke Rossi1
1Department of Reproductive Biology - Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, University Hospitals MacDonald Women's Hospital, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106 USA.
Abstract:
Alcohol use is prevalent in the United States. Given that a substantial portion of the drinking population is of reproductive age, it is not uncommon for couples who are attempting conception, or for women who are already pregnant, to be regularly consuming alcohol. Alcohol use is associated with multiple reproductive risks, including having a child with a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, increased risk of fetal loss, and decreased chance of live birth. This review serves to examine the risks of alcohol in the context of reproductive health.
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