Open AccessNorming the reproductive health disturbances in the workers-women working at the sulphate cellulose production
Author(s) -
N. M. Meshakova,
В. С. Рукавишников,
S. I. Kulinich
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
žurnalʺ akušerstva i ženskihʺ boleznej
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1684-0461
pISSN - 1683-9366
DOI - 10.17816/jowd81553
Subject(s) - medicine , environmental health , physiology , stipulation , infertility , reproductive health , pregnancy , biology , population , political science , law , genetics
The work conditions and reproductive health states have been studied in the women working at the sulphate cellulose production and systematically exposed to harmful chemical substances polluting the workplace air. Among them methyl sulfide compounds (MSC) in the concentrations which than a hygienical normative were found to be of a principal importance. In the structure of extragenital pathology the diseases of the respiratory system and the functional disturbances of the central nervous system were found to prevail in the women working at the shops with the chemical factor. Their biochemical states were characterized with protein metabolism disorders, process hyperactivity of lipid peroxidation and the activity reduction in glutathionic link of antioxidant protection. A significant disturbance prevalence of ovarian-menstrual functions, complications and birth courses as well as the newborns health states have been revealed in the women at the childbearing ages. A high degree of productive stipulation of these disturbances has been revealed. Concept of forming the reproductive function disturbances in the workers women has been grounded. A system of hygienic and medical-preventive measures for work conditions optimizations of the workers-women as well as their reproductive health protection has been developed.