Irregular Menstrual cycle could be a sign of exposure to Air Pollution

The air your teenage daughter breathes may be causing irregular menstrual cycles, according to a study which has found that negative health effects from air pollution exposure are infertility, metabolic syndrome and polycystic ovary syndrome.

The study, published in the journal Human Reproduction, is the first to show that exposure to air pollution among teen girls is associated with slightly increased chances of menstrual irregularity.

The menstrual cycle us responsive to hormonal regulation. Particulate matter air pollution has demonstrated hormonal activity.