Is It Time To Acknowledge Roundup Herbicide As A Contraceptive?

'How much longer will we deny the growing body of research linking Roundup to infertility before calling this chemical a contraceptive?

Following closely on the heels of the EPA's decision to allow Roundup herbicide residues in your food at concentrations a million times higher than shown carcinogenic, a concerning new study published in the journal Free Radical Medicine & Biology implicates the herbicide, and its main ingredient glyphosate, in male infertility, at concentration ranges well within the EPA's "safe level" for food.

Performed by Brazilian researchers, the study found acute Roundup exposure at low doses (36ppm, 0.036g/L) for 30 minutes induced cell death in Sertoli cells in prepubertal rat testis. Sertoli cells are known as "mother" or "nurse" cells within the testicles, as they are responsible for maintaining the health of sperm cells, and are required for normal male sexual development.'

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Treatment Options at Penn Medicine

The Penn Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Center assists women in managing their PCOS symptoms and related health conditions. Due to the impact of PCOS on other health conditions, the center works closely with providers from other specialties throughout Penn Medicine. Each case of PCOS is different, which is why the center works closely with every patient to determine the best treatment plan. 

The services offered to help women manage their PCOS include:

• Hormonal treatment
• Fertility treatment
• Weight management
• Nutrition sevices
• Lipid management
• Dermatology/laser hair removal

Females of all ages are seen at the center. The team of health care providers helps women manage their PCOS through every stage of life with regularly scheduled office appointments, guiding them through treatment decisions about their condition.

Penn's PCOS team members include:

• Physicians
• Nurse practitioners
• Clinical dietitians
• Clinical research coordinators

Learn more:

• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Program Overview
• Services available
• About the Team