tailieunhanh - The Effects of Workplace Hazards on Female Reproductive Health

Although not specifically referred to as quick starting, previous Faculty guidance has advised that contraceptive methods can be started at any point in the menstrual cycle if a practitioner is reasonably certain that the woman is not currently pregnant (Box 1)8 or at risk of pregnancy. As sperm may be viable in the female reproductive tract for up to 7 days, health professionals should consider if a woman is at risk of becoming pregnant as a result of unprotected sexual intercourse (UPSI) within the last 7 days. Although there are few days in the menstrual cycle when women are not potentially at risk of pregnancy,9 the. | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health The Effects of Workplace Hazards on Female Reproductive Health DISCLAIMER Mention of any company or product does not constitute endorsement by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. This document is in the public domain and may be freely copied or reprinted. Copies of this and other NIOSH documents are available from Publications Dissemination EID National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health 4676 Columbia Parkway Cincinnati OH 45226-1998 Fax number 513 533-8573 Telephone number 1-800-35-NIOSH 1-800-356-4674 E-mail pubstaft@ To receive other information about occupational safety and health problems call 1-800-35-NIOSH 1-800-356-4674 or visit the NIOSH Homepage on the World Wide Web at http niosh DHHS NIOSH Publication No. 99-104 February 1999 INTRODUCTION Many factors can affect a woman s reproductive health and her ability to produce healthy children. We know that the health of an unborn child can suffer if a woman fails to eat right smokes or drinks alcohol during pregnancy. However we know very little about the cause of most reproductive health problems such as infertility miscarriage and birth defects. We do know that some workplace hazards can affect a woman s reproductive health her ability to become pregnant or the health of her unborn children. This document answers the following questions What are reproductive hazards for female workers How does the female reproductive system work What reproductive problems might be caused by workplace exposures How are workers and their babies exposed How are families exposed How can exposures be prevented What additional information is available from NIOSH