Program: Is a chemical used in plastic affecting female fertility?

You might have heard about people ditching plastics – worrying that they might be leaching chemicals into their food or drinks.

And if you have heard of this, you’ve probably heard the acronym BPA.

It stands for Bisphenol A, and one of the big concerns people have is around its effects on fertility. These concerns aren’t entirely unfounded.

Dr Emmalee Ford, reproductive scientist from Family Planning Australia and one of the ABC Top 5 Scientists, has been looking into the evidence.

Guest/s

• Sophie and Rosie
• Alex Peters, PhD candidate at the University of Newcastle
• Associate Professor Cecilia Sjoblom, scientific director of Westmead Fertility Centre

References

• Impact of Bisphenol A and its alternatives on oocyte health: a scoping review
• The influence of endocrine disruptors in a selected population of infertile women
• Bisphenol A - European Food Safety Authority
• Bisphenol A - Food Standards Australia and New Zealand