Reduced fertility among women employed as dental assistants exposed to high levels of nitrous oxide.

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Abstract

Fertility is reduced in female rats exposed to levels of nitrous oxide similar to those found in some dental offices. Epidemiologic studies have suggested an association between exposure to mixed anesthetic gases and impaired fertility. We investigated the effects of occupational exposure to nitrous oxide on the fertility of female dental assistants.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): N Engl J Med

Title: The New England journal of medicine

Publisher: Massachusetts Medical Society

ISSN: 0028-4793

ISSN (Print): 0028-4793

Publication date (Electronic): Oct 01 1992

Volume: 327

Issue: 14

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[1 ] Epidemiology Branch, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.

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DOI: 10.1056/NEJM199210013271405

PubMed ID: 1298226

SO-VID: bacdbf24-1614-4ab5-bcff-054cc0538ea2

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