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Toxic metals in seminal plasma and in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes.

Authors :
Kim K
Bloom MS
Kruger PC
Parsons PJ
Arnason JG
Byun Y
Goins S
Fujimoto VY
Source :
Environmental research [Environ Res] 2014 Aug; Vol. 133, pp. 334-7. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Jul 12.
Publication Year :
2014

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.)

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