Effects of the Meteorological Phenomena on the Female Reproductive System – A Narrative Review
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https://doi.org/10.55489/njcm.160320254874Keywords:
Women reproductive health, Climate change, Humidity, Wind, Precipitation, Pressure, Extreme heatAbstract
Introduction: Meteorological conditions affect female reproductive health, although little is known about their biological mechanisms. We undertook a narrative review to fill this gap by analyzing published research on how meteorological factors, including extreme temperatures, humidity, precipitation, pressure, and wind/storm, affect women's reproductive health. This review emphasizes the significance of environmental factors on reproductive health and guides future research.
Methods: We conducted a thorough literature survey on the effects of meteorological factors, systematically searching databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus. We scrutinized all the pertinent original articles, book chapters, reports, and news articles, classifying the impacts on gynecology, obstetrics, and cancer.
Results: Meteorological phenomena are susceptible to environmental changes and impact women's gynecological and obstetric health. Our research demonstrates that these meteorological phenomena may lead to gynaecologic effects such as endometriosis and PCOS. Furthermore, it causes hormonal imbalances and potentially disrupts blood flow, which leads to adverse pregnancy conditions such as miscarriages, stillbirths, preterm birth, low birth weight, and other effects like cancer.
Conclusion: Understanding these impacts is critical for developing strategies to mitigate adverse effects on female health and ensure sustainable protection in the face of changing climatic conditions.
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