Research progress on female reproductive toxicity of cadmium
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Abstract
With the rapid development of industrialization process, the harmful health effects of cadmium become a public concern. With the deepening understanding of cadmium, the female reproductive toxicity of cadmium also becomes a focus of cadmium research. Studies have shown that cadmium can accumulate in ovary and placenta, thus affecting the structure and function of ovary and placenta. Cadmium has an estrogen-like effect and its endocrine interference may be one of the important mechanisms of its female reproductive toxicity. This paper reviewed the reproductive toxicity of cadmium on female and its action mechanism, aiming to provide a theoretical basis for safeguarding the health of women and children.
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