Human fertility rates are declining globally. It has
been below the population replacement rate in many
countries for decades.1 One in six people globally will
experience involuntary infertility at some point in
their lives.1
A recent study report lists about 350,000 different
synthetic chemicals on the market today.2 Roughly
70% of these chemicals have not been adequately
assessed for toxicity.2 Even when testing is conducted,
the reliability of standard tests in predicting effects on
human reproduction remains a subject of debate.
Beyond the commonly discussed impacts of
environmental toxins on respiratory or cardiovascular
systems, one of the most critical and yet underexplored
aspects is the effect on reproductive health.