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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Scientists Detect Microplastics in Human Semen and Follicular Fluid
Caption: Scientists Detect Microplastics in Human Semen and Follicular Fluid. New research has found microplastics in human semen and follicular fluid, highlighting the widespread presence of these tiny plastic fragments. The study, published in Human Reproduction, involved 25 women and 18 men, with microplastics found in 69% of follicular fluid samples and 55% of semen samples. Follicular fluid, the liquid surrounding an egg in the ovarian follicle, was one of the bodily fluids studied for the presence of microplastics. The findings were presented at the 41st Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology in Paris. Lead researcher Dr. Emilio Gómez-Sánchez noted that while microplastics in the reproductive system were expected, the extent of their presence was surprising. Microplastics, polymer fragments ranging from 0.2 inches to 1 micrometer, are known to be durable and flexible and are commonly found in the environment. The primary routes of microplastic entry into the human body are ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact, allowing them to enter the bloodstream and reproductive organs. Previous studies have found microplastics in various body parts, including the lungs, placenta, brain, testicles, and even human stool. The discovery of microplastics in human reproductive fluids raises concerns about potential health impacts and further research into their effects on fertility. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Health & Wellbeing,microplastics,human semen,follicular fluid,reproduction,health impact,environmental pollution,Human Reproduction,fertility,microplastic research
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