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Most people think of pollution only in terms of its impact on the lungs and skin, but growing research is revealing how poor air quality can directly affect the ability to conceive. Persistent exposure to fine particulate matter such as PM2.5 creates oxidative stress at the cellular level. In women, this is linked to lower AMH levels, disrupted ovulation, and reduced egg quality. In men, it can impair sperm motility, increase DNA fragmentation, and compromise the integrity of the sperm membrane. The connection is clear: reproductive health is highly sensitive to inflammation and oxidative stress both of which intensify with pollution.

Dr Rashmika Gandhi, Fertility Specialist, Birla Fertility & IVF, Gurgaon (Sec-14), shares everything couples need to know:

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