This Chemical Can Impair Fertility, but It's Hard to Avoid
Hormone-disrupting phthalates can be found in everything from plastics and household goods to personal care products. Studies have shown they may be harmful to women’s reproductive systems.
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Hormone-disrupting phthalates can be found in everything from plastics and household goods to personal care products. Studies have shown they may be harmful to women’s reproductive systems.
Originally published on April 8, 2021 4:22 am For decades, sperm counts in Western countries have been in sharp decline. Researcher Shanna Swan has been investigating why, and what needs to be done to stop what could soon be a fertility crisis. Guests Shanna Swan, environmental and reproductive epidemiologist. Professor of environmental medicine and public health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. Author of “Count Down.” (@DrShannaSwan) From The Reading List The Guardian: “Shanna Swan: ‘Most couples may have to use assisted reproduction by 2045’” ...