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Have you ever heard of a chemical called phthalate? Phthalates are chemicals used to make plastics. Phthalates are widely used as one of the ingredients in various products that you use both at home, hospital, in the car, or in the office. However, did you know that phthalates can affect fertility, especially women?
Phthalates affect female fertility
Phthalates are chemicals that are widely used in cosmetic products, body care, and fragrances. The reason is, this one chemical can make an aroma more durable. No wonder you, especially women, are often exposed to phthalates.
Unfortunately, phthalates are suspected of having quite a serious impact on the reproductive system, including affecting fertility and other health problems. A study published in a journal entitled Critical Review of Toxicology states that women who are exposed to phthalates and drugs containing these substances may experience fertility problems.
Phthalates can indeed be absorbed through the skin or in the breath. So do not be surprised if this one chemical is thought to have an effect on health and fertility. However, it is still uncertain how much phthalate must be absorbed into the body so that it can affect fertility.
The problem is, even if you are only exposed to very small amounts of phthalates, you have been accustomed to this one chemical for years. Thus, it is uncertain whether phthalates' involvement in your life is fair.
However, further research is still needed to find out whether this is true. Although they are thought to affect fertility, phthalates do not have any particular impact on fertility or embryo formation for IVF.
So, it can be concluded that phthalates are thought to affect female fertility. However, to ensure the truth of these facts, further research is still needed.
Effects of phthalates on other health
Although it is still uncertain whether phthalates can actually affect fertility, especially in women, it does not mean that phthalates are safe chemicals. The reason is, phthalates may have other side effects on your health.
Phthalate itself is not a single chemical, but a group of compounds. Several types of phthalates such as BBP, DBP, and DEHP have been banned for use in toy products or other products used by children under the age of three.
One of the side effects that may occur if you are exposed to phthalates is asthma. A study published in Environ Health Perspect states that children born to mothers who are pregnant are often exposed butylbenzylandn-butyl phthalate have a higher risk of developing asthma at age 5-11 years.
Therefore, in order to reduce the health risks that may occur due to exposure to these chemicals, you may want to try switching to products that are more environmentally friendly. Reduce the use of plastic, especially food wrapping plastic.
Also, in an effort to keep phthalates from affecting your fertility, avoid using perfume,lotion, and excess lipstick products. If necessary, choose products that are low on phthalates. The reason is, this chemical is found in many products that are widely used by these women.
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