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  • Title: [Working with mercury: cause of infertility in women?].
    Author: Schuurs AH.
    Journal: Ned Tijdschr Tandheelkd; 1998 Nov; 105(11):401-3. PubMed ID: 11928459.
    Abstract:
    According to animal experiments, case reports and epidemiological studies, exposition to a high concentration of metallic mercury vapour may cause an increase in reproductive problems. A report on this matter is summarized here as far as it regards women. It seems warranted to conclude that negative reproductive effects are unlikely unless, due to a failing hygiene, the concentration of mercury vapour exceeds the MAC (maximum approved concentration) for women. However, the relationship between concentrations smaller than females' MAC value and problems with cycle and conception need more research.
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