Heavy lifting or shift work and decreased fertility – Two occupational factors for women – lifting heavy loads or working non-daytime schedules – are associated with fewer eggs in their ovaries, which could indicate decreased fertility. NIEHS conducts and funds research to understand environmental factors that may affect human reproductive health.
Mercury exposure has been linked to issues of the nervous system like memory, attention, and fine motor skills.Exposure to lead is linked to reduced fertility in both men and women.Research shows exposure to environmental factors could affect reproductive health in the following ways: Scientists believe environmental factors likely play a role in some reproductive disorders.
