Groundbreaking study finds microplastics in semen and female reproductive fluid
Major microplastics finding raises fertility fears
- Scientists have detected microplastic particles in human semen and female reproductive fluids for the first time.
- The new study, presented at ESHRE, found microplastics in nearly 70 percent of female follicular fluid samples and 55 percent of male semen samples.
- Common microplastic polymers, including PTFE, polystyrene, and polyethylene terephthalate, were identified in these reproductive fluids.
- This discovery raises concerns about potential risks to human health and fertility, building on previous research linking microplastics to inflammation, DNA damage, and hormone disruption.
- While direct impacts on fertility require further study, experts suggest reducing exposure by using glass containers and limiting water consumption from plastic bottles.