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SynthesisJBRA assisted reproduction2025

Bisphenol A and human fertility: a systematic review.

Carolina Paz Mohamad Isa, Gabriela Barella Schmidt, Renata Guerreiro de Jesus, Joselaine Sturmer, Júlia Prauchner de Castilhos, Laura Randon Chapochnicoff, Victória Campos Dornelles, Marta Ribeiro Hentschke, Alvaro Petracco, Mariangela Badalotti

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Synthesis in JBRA assisted reproduction, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Carolina Paz Mohamad IsaPontificia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Gabriela Barella SchmidtFederal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Renata Guerreiro de JesusPontificia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Joselaine SturmerFertilitat - Medical Reproductive Center, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Júlia Prauchner de CastilhosPontificia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Laura Randon ChapochnicoffPontificia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Victória Campos DornellesPontificia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Marta Ribeiro HentschkePontificia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Alvaro PetraccoFertilitat - Medical Reproductive Center, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Mariangela BadalottiPontificia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Considering the significant exposure to the synthetic compound bisphenol A (BPA), present in a wide range of materials in our daily lives, this article discusses a possible correlation between this substance and human fertility through a bibliographic review. In the context of growing evidence that BPA impacts the fertility of women and men of reproductive age, the reviewed articles suggest that exposure to this agent may affect ovarian reserve parameters in women. In pregnant women, it may cause fetal malformations. BPA has also been linked to an increase in spontaneous abortions and premature births. Additionally, it can cause hormonal disruptions, affect folliculogenesis, and worsen ovarian response in assisted reproduction, as well as lead to lower estradiol concentrations, reduced fertilization rates, and higher implantation failure. In men of reproductive age, BPA may decrease sperm production, potentially contributing to testicular dysgenesis syndrome and cryptorchidism. However, further studies are still required to better understand the diverse and complex mechanisms through which BPA affects key reproductive functions.

Indexed as

Benzhydryl CompoundsEndocrine DisruptorsFertilityPhenolsBisphenol A CompoundsFemaleHumansMalePregnancyBenzhydryl Compoundsbisphenol ABisphenol A CompoundsEndocrine DisruptorsPhenolsassisted reproductionbisphenol A (BPA)endocrine disruptorshuman fertilitysperm production

Identifiers

PMID40986713
PMCPMC12694960

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