Air Pollution Can Decrease Odds of Live Birth After IVF By 38%, Study Finds

Summary:

  1. A study reveals that air pollution can reduce the chances of a live birth after IVF by 38%, impacting egg quality before conception.
  2. The research analyzed 3,659 frozen embryo transfers in Perth over eight years, linking success rates to fine particulate matter (PM10) exposure.
  3. Despite generally good air quality, the findings highlight pollution’s harmful effects on fertility even at low levels.

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