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Environmental factors like heavy metals and pesticides negatively impact female reproductive health, fertility, and pregnancy outcomes. Increased awareness and prevention programs are crucial for protecting reproductive health and fetal development.

Keywords:
Environmentalfemalefertilitylifestyle factorsmetalsmiscarriageoccupationaloxidative stresspregnancy - reproductive impairment

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Reproductive Toxicology
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • Individuals face exposure to diverse environmental, chemical, biological, and occupational factors.
  • Data on the impact of these factors on female reproduction are less extensive compared to male reproduction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the adverse effects of environmental toxicants on the female reproductive system.
  • To emphasize the need for awareness and prevention programs regarding female reproductive health.

Main Methods:

  • Review of available data on toxicants such as lead, cadmium, mercury, pesticides (e.g., bis(4-chlorophenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane), organic solvents (benzene, toluene), and ionizing radiation.
  • Analysis of mechanisms including direct organ system impact, hormonal impairment, molecular alterations, oxidative stress, and DNA methylation.

Main Results:

  • Toxicants can impair female fertility and negatively affect pregnancy outcomes.
  • Some chemicals may impact fetal development at low doses via endocrine disruption.

Conclusions:

  • There is a critical need for awareness and prevention strategies concerning environmental factors affecting female reproductive health.
  • Protecting reproductive health is essential for healthy pregnancies and offspring development.