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Pollution and Reproduction

How Pollution Harms Reproduction

These videos explore how environmental pollution significantly impacts human reproduction. In females, pollutants like cigarette smoke, phthalates, and BPA can disrupt the development of oocytes and reduce fertility. During pregnancy, harmful substances such as particulate matter and ozone can damage the placenta, impair fetal growth, and increase risks of preterm birth, stillbirth, and preeclampsia. In males, pollution can impair spermatogenesis and lower sperm quality, potentially affecting future generations. These effects occur through oxidative stress and inflammation. Understanding how everyday exposures harm reproductive health highlights the urgent need for prevention and education to protect fertility and support healthier pregnancies and outcomes.

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The Campion Fund provides awards to junior investigators presenting the best research talks at the Annual Consortium for Reproductive Biology Meeting.