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“In a new study published by Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, researchers found that exposure to some PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) were linked to an increased risk of unexplained recurrent miscarriage.

In short: 

  • Exposure to five individual PFAS was significantly associated with an increased risk of recurring miscarriage. 
  • This included several short-chain PFAS, which were previously considered to be less harmful than other types of PFAS but have recently been linked to reproductive toxicity.
  • Long-chain PFAS were also linked to an increased risk of recurrent miscarriage. ” …