Posted on 08/28/2017 12:51:18 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Flame retardant chemicals used in products like yoga mats, sofas, car seats, and even phone cases are being linked to infertility, according to a new study. Researchers at Harvard University say organophosphate flame retardants (PFRs) found in a patient’s body lowered their chances of a successful pregnancy.
PFRs are used in polyurethane foam found in many products used by both adults and children.
“These findings suggest that exposure to PFRs may be one of many risk factors for lower reproductive success,” lead author Courtney Carignan said.
The researchers looked at 211 women undergoing in-vitro fertilization treatment and discovered over 80 percent of them had traces of the flame retardant chemicals in their urine. Women on IVF with higher concentrations of the chemicals in their system were nearly 40 percent less likely of being able to carry a baby to term.
“Couples undergoing IVF and trying to improve their chances of success by reducing their exposure to environmental chemicals may want to opt for products that are flame-retardant free,” said professor of reproductive physiology Russ Hauser.
It’s not the first flame retardant substance to be linked to dangerous side effects. Chemicals like PentaBDE have reportedly been phased out because of research connecting it to illnesses in animals. PFRs were created and marketed as a safer alternative but the new research is raising serious questions about their role in disrupting fertility.
Yes, and so can a tear gas canister fired into your balls...
bwahahaha!!
This is refuted by years and years of empirical data demonstrating that men who spend 80+ hrs. per week on the couch are fathering the vast majority of children.
I use a talc based body powder when I am done yaga-ing so I think I am gonna sue some one.
And all tis time I thought it was because I’ve had a vasectomy
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Ironic. If you use the yoga mat, you may become infertile. If you don’t workout, no one will want to breed with you.
If this (maybe) science is to be believed, there’s gonna be a lot of hot, sterile people.
Still impressed by the put down power. Perfect deployment.
I bet it still hurts to pee.
More likely outgassing from certain pillows and mattress liners.
Quit eating them.....
References to Mr. PepperBalls never cease to put a smile on my face!
So that explains Pajama Boy.
May I offer these yoga-lead, couch-potato-sitting, TV-watching and games-playing “people” success on losing their fertility?
I am waiting for Mr. Pepper Balls and Moldylocks to get together so they can make Antinfants.
We need more ingassing. Where’s the government when you need them?
i HOPE it hurts him to pee!
Perhaps we shouldn’t eat them? ;-P
I thought it was tight yoga pants...
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