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With air pollution in major cities across the globe reaching concerning levels, it is no secret that several health issues are a direct consequence of poor air quality. While respiratory issues as a result of air pollution have been widely discussed and studied, it is hardly common knowledge that an increase in air pollution can also hurt fertility among men and women.

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Talking about the same, Dr.Puneet Rana Arora, IVF Expert, CIFAR, Gurugram, explains, “Air pollution is also associated with low fertility in women and men. Long-term exposure to PM2.5, NO₂, and heavy metals may disturb endocrine homeostasis, gamete quality, and result in abnormal menstruation.

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