Reproductive Health Risks of Microplastics Detected in Human Uterus

Microplastics in drinking water

File this research in the categories of unintended consequences and “we better get our S&@T in order”. In this small study they found that their endometrial linings were contaminated with lots of different kinds of microplastics. The next part of the study they did with mice. The did intravenous microplastics for 3. 5 months and found decreased fertility and abnormal sex ratio in offspring. As well human endometrial cells cultured with microplastics in the lab showed significant cell death and abnormal growth response. Link to Research