Air Pollution Linked to Infertility

This is a news story, published by Guardian, that relates primarily to Emory University news.

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Exposure to air pollution increases infertility risk, US study finds

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Emory University study looked at 1,400 men and women attempting to have a child through in vitro fertilization.

Exposure to particulate matter during egg and sperm development cycles was most strongly associated with detrimental impacts on oocyte survival, fertilization and embryo quality.

Those who are trying to conceive can take some steps to protect themselves, such a using a Hepa indoor filtration system.

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