Infertility Research
Fertility researchers have found a link in rats that connects a chemical
with infertility. When a nontoxic chemical is added to rodents which consume
crop meant for humans induced infertility. The infertility was caused due
to menopausal symptoms in the rodents.
Science Daily said, "Of particular interest was a chemical compound known as
4-vinylcyclohexene diepoxide, or VCD, typically used in manufacturing rubber
tires, polyesters and plastics. She found that low, nontoxic doses of VCD in
mice sped the menopausal process and rendered them infertile. She dubbed
this new animal model of accelerated menopause "mouseopause."
Physicians and fertility experts are thrilled at the prospect of this study,
as it may show them why many countries who rely on certain crops find
infertility rampant in women. This may lead to bringing into place less
consumption of certain foods for people. The scientists again said this is
still early research and requires much more investigation before anything is
brought into action.
Posted by Tala on 6/5/2009 12:57:34 PM
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