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Toxic metals in seminal plasma and in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes.
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Environmental research [Environ Res] 2014 Aug; Vol. 133, pp. 334-7. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Jul 12. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- We measured toxic metals in seminal plasma collected from 30 men using vitro fertilization (IVF), to evaluate associations with semen quality and IVF outcomes. A doubling in Hg-adjusted Pb concentration was associated with 47% lower total motile sperm. Positive associations were suggested for Hg with pregnancy and live birth, adjusted for Cd or Pb. A negative association was suggested for Hg-adjusted Cd with pregnancy. These data add to evidence indicating that toxic metals impact IVF.<br /> (Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Adult
Cadmium adverse effects
Cadmium analysis
Female
Humans
Lead analysis
Lead blood
Male
Mercury adverse effects
Mercury analysis
Metals, Heavy analysis
Middle Aged
Pilot Projects
Pregnancy
Semen Analysis
Treatment Outcome
Fertilization in Vitro adverse effects
Metals, Heavy adverse effects
Semen chemistry
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1096-0953
- Volume :
- 133
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Environmental research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 25019469
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2014.06.014