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.

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Groundbreaking study finds microplastics in semen and female reproductive fluid