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Shift workers at fertility risk
A University of Southampton study indicates that working shift patterns is associated with an increased risk of menstrual disruption.
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Shift workers at high risk of fertility problems
A Southampton University study found that working shift patterns made it harder for women to conceive.
The study compares the impact of working non-standard working schedules with that in women not working shifts.
Led by Dr Yin Cheong, a senior lecturer at Southampton University, and Dr Stocker included data on 119,345 women and found that those working shifts had a 33 per cent higher rate of menstrual disruption than those working regular hours.