Pesticides may harm egg quality, IVF study suggests

NCT ID NCT03647020

First seen Jun 17, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether exposure to pesticides affects the quality of a woman's eggs and the success of IVF. Researchers analyzed data from 633 women in France who underwent a specific type of IVF (ICSI). They compared women with a high number of eggs showing a certain abnormality (CLCG) to those with a low number. The goal was to see if this abnormality was linked to pesticide exposure and worse IVF outcomes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU Amiens-Picardie

    Amiens, 80054, France

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If the link is confirmed, it could lead to better advice for women trying to conceive who live in farming areas.

What could go wrong

This is a retrospective study, so it can only show a connection, not prove cause and effect. The results may not apply to other regions or populations.

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