DNA methylation changes in whole blood is associated with exposure to the environmental contaminants mercury lead cadmium and bisphenol A in women undergoing ovarian stimulation for IVF

摘要

BACKGROUNDChanges in DNA methylation may play an important role in the deleterious reproductive effects reported in association with exposure to environmental pollutants. In this pilot study, we identify candidate methylation changes associated with exposure to pollutants in women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF).