Being exposed to PFAS chemicals might mess with how genes work in women's ovaries and uterus, possibly affecting fertility and even impacting future generations.

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Molecular Shadows of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs): Unveiling the Impact of Perfluoroalkyl Substances on Ovarian Function, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), and In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Outcomes

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2025 Jul 10

The study looks at how PFAS chemicals might harm women's reproductive health by changing how genes work, including through epigenetic changes, which supports the general idea in the claim.

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Molecular Shadows of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs): Unveiling the Impact of Perfluoroalkyl Substances on Ovarian Function, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), and In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Outcomes

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DOI: 10.3390/ijms26146604