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environmental exposures to common gynecologic and reproductive conditions across

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Cited by10 pages
Metals measured4
Evidence tierB
Year2025

Overview

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  • istered globally, yet fewer than 5% of these have undergone safety high-­quality systematic reviews and authoritative consensus statements.
  • tion detected microplastics in approximately 75% of human breast patient counseling, risk assessment, and preventive guidance.1,6
  • Table 2 is organized by health outcomes (infertility, PCOS, endo-
  • organization also makes it easier for clinicians and policymakers to microplastics (Table 2).
  • evidence summarized in Table 2, several key environmental agents— hormonal balance essential for spermatogenesis.7,35
  • tal exposures that negatively affect female fertility (Table 2). posed individuals.39
  • counsel patients on practical changes that can significantly increasingly linked to environmental exposures. Based on Table 2,
  • (5%–10% of body weight) has been shown to improve men- Endocrine-­disrupting chemicals
  • endometriosis (Table 2). These are also persistent organic pollutants
  • increased breast cancer risk. These compounds can persist in adi- approximately 11%, with 9000 steps linked to a 16% reduction.79
  • activity—such as brisk walking—was linked to a 6%–10%

Methods (brief)

  • milk samples analyzed, while other research has shown microplastics This article provides evidence-­based frameworks for integrating
  • Timing of sample collection is critical to understanding toxic restrict toxic chemicals, advocating for environmental justice poli-
  • exposures.84 For research and clinical utility, sample handling, cies at the local and national level, and partnering with public health
  • pyrolysis gas chromatography mass spectrometry. Toxicol Sci.

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b01ec52c2026-08-04major2 sections added
d49e450f2026-08-03major5 sections added; narrative text revised