When I see someone trying to conceive...but she's still spraying perfume on her neck and dousing her delicate thyroid gland (her "3rd ovary") in chemicals.
Spritz, spritz… π¨ but is your favorite perfume silently sabotaging your fertility? π€
The truth: Most conventional perfumes contain endocrine disruptors like phthalates — chemicals that make scents last longer but can wreak havoc on your hormones.
Studies show that phthalates can interfere with ovulation, lower egg quality, and even impact sperm health.
Not exactly the vibe when you’re trying to conceive, right?
Some important facts you should know before spraying:
π Phthalates are linked to lower fertility in women & men. One study found that women with higher phthalate exposure took 20% longer to conceive.
π “Fragrance” or “parfum” on a label can hide dozens of chemicals (many untested).
π©Έ These chemicals can enter your bloodstream through your skin or breathing, disrupting estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone levels.
Phthalates have also been shown to impact embryonic & sexual development.
Which is why this isn’t just a problem when you’re ttc, but pregnant.
π€°π½ Exposure to phthalates during pregnancy has been linked to abnormal development of the reproductive system in both male and female fetuses.
βοΈ In men, prenatal phthalate exposure has been associated with reduced testosterone levels & increased risk of undescended testicles and hypospadias.
β In animal studies, phthalates have been shown to disrupt sexual differentiation and impair fertility later in life.
I GET IT. Scents are SO fun. And SO personal.
But what can you do instead to make your signature scent more TTC-friendly?
πΏ Ditch the synthetic perfumes and opt for non-toxic alternatives like essential oil blends (more in this later) or fragrance-free body oils.
π Avoid spraying anything directly on your neck or wrists, where absorption is higher (please be kind to your thyroid!).
βοΈ Check labels carefully—if you see “fragrance” or “parfum,” that’s your cue to skip it.
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