Showing posts with label fertility. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fertility. Show all posts

Sunday, February 12, 2023

Daily chemicals harming your hormones & fertility

A rapid decline in men’s sperm concentration and count is occurring worldwide

While the rate of sperm decline was just over 1% a year beginning in the 1970s, by 2000
the rate of decline more than doubled to 2.64% a year

One class of chemicals appears to be particularly detrimental to sperm — endocrine
disruptors, such as phthalates and bisphenols



Much of the damage occurs in early pregnancy during crucial developmental windows;
the damage can be passed on to future generations

Beyond phthalates and bisphenols, pesticides have also been shown to lower sperm
count, even down to zero in adult men

For those interested in protecting their own fertility — and that of future generations — as
much as possible, avoiding hormone-disrupting chemicals is essential

Read the full analysis by Dr. Mercola


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