How microplastics affect fertility in men and women
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study investigates whether tiny plastic particles in our bodies affect fertility in both men and women. Researchers will collect samples and ask detailed questions about diet, lifestyle, and work exposures to understand this connection and find ways to protect reproductive health.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18–55 years old (men) or 18–45 years old (women, not in menopause)
- Have lived in the participating region for at least 2 years
- Be willing to provide multiple samples: blood, stool, and semen (men) or blood, stool, egg fluid, and uterine lining (women)
- Be available for study visits and able to follow specific timing rules (like abstaining from sex for 2–7 days before providing semen)
- Complete detailed questionnaires about your diet, lifestyle, and work environment
- Not be pregnant, breastfeeding, or dealing with an active infection in your reproductive organs
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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