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“New research for the first time links prenatal exposure to Pfas ‘forever chemicals’ with the development of polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) later in life.
PMOS, formerly known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), is estimated to impact about 13% of women. Many cases are undiagnosed, and the disease’s cause largely remains a mystery.
The new peer-reviewed study, led by Harvard University, looked at about 325 mother-daughter pairs and found that mothers with higher Pfas levels in their blood during pregnancy were more likely to have a daughter with PMOS and moderate-to-severe acne by their later teenage years.
The findings suggest chemical exposure may be a main driver of the disease, the authors say, though they stressed that more research is needed. The paper builds on studies that previously linked Pfas to PMOS, and a range of hormonal and developmental problems. But it is the first to examine the impacts of prenatal exposure and development of PMOS later in life, which provides a key piece of evidence, public health advocates say.”…