Plastic Chemicals Have Been Tied to Reproductive Woes for Both Sexes.

According to a new pair of small, early studies led by Dr. Ruth Lathi and Dr. Linda Giudice, two plastics chemicals, bis-phenol A (BPA) and phthalates may reduce the reproductive ability of both men and women. 

The study co-author Dr. Ruth Lathi, reported that Women with high levels of BPA in their blood have an 80 per cent increased risk of miscarriage when compared to women with little or no BPA at all. 

BPA and phthalates are chemicals used in the production of plastics. Phthalates are no longer used to make baby products such as teething rings and pacifiers, and BPA has been banned for use in Sippy cups, baby bottles and infant formula packaging.

 

BPA and phthalates can spread by touch as well as by ingestion, and cash register receipts and canned food linings often contain BPA resins. 

Dr. Lathi and Linda advised couples who are pregnant or attempting to become pregnant should avoid contact with potential sources of phthalates or BPA.