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Xenobiotic Exposures On Women’S Reproductive Health, Maria Zubizarreta Mcclam
Xenobiotic Exposures On Women’S Reproductive Health, Maria Zubizarreta Mcclam
Theses and Dissertations
Environmental and chemical exposures are continually introduced into our bodies. The female reproductive cycle is complex and particularly sensitive to toxic substances. A recent rise in infertility and reproductive diseases and cancers make reproductive toxicity a public health concern. The overall purpose of this dissertation is to explore how environmental and chemical exposures impact women’s reproductive health and overall wellbeing. To do this, a variety of topics related to women’s reproductive health are explored, including how environmental exposures can impact reproduction, methods for studying reproductive dysfunctions, fertility preservation among cancer patients, and the overall wellbeing of female cancer patients.
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