Nutrition and lifestyle
Some pesticides, solvents, heavy metals and industrial chemicals are linked with reduced fertility or pregnancy risks, and radiation and cytotoxic drug handling have specific workplace controls. If your work involves these, ask about a workplace risk assessment before conception rather than after a positive test.
Also known as: workplace chemicals, endocrine disruptors, occupational exposure
Related Australia guides
Sources
- Your Fertility, a national public education programme (yourfertility.org.au)
- Healthdirect Australia (healthdirect.gov.au)
Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.