Study of the Relationship Between Antioxidant Enzymes in the Blood of Women Suffering From Miscarriage and The Effect of Heavy Metal Pollution on Them in Basra, Iraq

Abstract

In this study, environmental heavy metal pollution is associated with recurrent miscarriage. It is closely linked to oxidative stress and homeostasis imbalance due to reproductive toxicity resulting from (HM), as lead (Pb) and mercury (Hg) are considered among the most important biological factors that are hostile to human health and can reduce the possibility of a healthy pregnancy. This study aimed to investigate the effect of antioxidant enzymes as well as some heavy metals such as lead and mercury on recurrent miscarriage. Comparing them to healthy women with no history of miscarriage. Samples were collected from women who had miscarried, 50 samples, compared to 40 samples from healthy women who had not suffered a miscarriage previously. In Basra Women's and Children's Hospital in Basra, Iraq. During the reproductive age of patients and healthy people (18-40) years. The patients were divided into two groups according to place of residence (city center and countryside). And compare them with healthy women. He also highlighted oxidative stress because it is more affected by heavy metals and the appearance of women who have frequent miscarriages who live in rural areas, where oil and gas refineries are close to them, unlike the city. Due to direct exposed to pollution.