Diet sodas, Artificial Sweeteners– are they hurting your fertility?

 

Does your intake of artificial sweeteners hurt your fertility? According to an article from Natural News, a study performed in Brazil had tested the eggs of 524 women that were undergoing IVF, there were more cell abnormalities noted in those women that were using the artificial sweeteners than those that didn’t use artificial sweeteners.

If you are interested in reading more about this study, you can read it here.

Sameh Toma

Dr. Sameh K. Toma, M.D.

Medical Director

Dr. Sameh K. Toma, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. is the Medical Director at the North Carolina Center for Reproductive Medicine (NCCRM), bringing over 30 years of specialized experience in reproductive medicine to patients in the Raleigh area. After earning his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University, he completed his medical degree and residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. 

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