Ambient air pollution and in vitro fertilization treatment outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Study question

Is air pollution associated with IVF treatment outcomes in the USA?

Summary answer

We did not find clear evidence of a meaningful association between reproductive outcomes and average daily concentrations of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter ≤2.5 μm (PM2.5) and ozone (O3).

What is known already

Maternal exposure to air pollution such as PM2.5, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide or O3 may increase risks for adverse perinatal outcomes. Findings from the few studies using data from IVF populations to investigate associations between specific pollutants and treatment outcomes are inconclusive.

Study design, size and duration

Retrospective cohort study of 253 528 non-cancelled fresh, autologous IVF cycles including 230 243 fresh, autologou

SUBMITTER: Boulet SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10088473 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature