Fetal and early postnatal environmental exposures and reproductive health effects in the female

Fertil Steril. 2008 Feb;89(2 Suppl):e47-51. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.12.029.

Abstract

This short review presents current research into the role of the environment in normal female reproductive function and pathogenesis, specifically focusing on the ovary and uterus.

Publication types

  • Comment
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Environmental Exposure
  • Environmental Pollutants / toxicity*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infertility, Female / chemically induced
  • Infertility, Female / physiopathology*
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects / chemically induced
  • Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects / physiopathology*
  • Reproduction*

Substances

  • Environmental Pollutants