Glossary for Female reproductive toxicity -- Dioxins

• Birth defects: Any condition that you are born with such as birth defects or genetic diseases.
• Chemical-related conditions: Medical conditions related to chemicals and toxin exposures.
• Female reproductive conditions: Medical conditions affecting the female reproductive system.
• Menstrual disorders: Any condition that is associated with the female menstrual cycle
• Reproductive conditions: Medical conditions of the reproductive system in men or women.
• Reproductive toxicity: Exposure to various chemicals can negatively affect the human reproductive system. The severity of the adverse affect varies depending on the chemical, the level of exposure, sex and individual sensitivity to the chemical. Effects on the female reproductive systems due to toxicity includes menstrual problems, altered sexual behavior, infertility, altered puberty onset, altered length of pregnancy, lactation problems, altered menopause onset and pregnancy outcome. Effects on the male reproductive system include altered sexual behavior, altered fertility and problems with sperm shape or count.
• Spontaneous abortion: Loss of fetus without human interference
• Womens health conditions: Medical conditions related to women's health.

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