Exposure to toxic metals and the risk of endometriosis

Exposure to toxic metals and the risk of endometriosis

Exposure to toxic metals and the risk of endometriosis By Selma Oransay

Mercury, lead, and cadmium are the best-studied heavy metals for several adverse effects on the human reproductive system. Mercury can induce DNA damage, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial dysfunction, and lead exposure is associated with menstrual disorders, preterm birth, and miscarriage.…

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