Pesticides may harm egg quality, IVF study suggests
NCT ID NCT03647020
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 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.
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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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Amiens-Picardie
Amiens, 80054, France
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