Hairdressers at risk of giving birth to boys with penis defects

According to new research, women who regularly come into contact with hairspray (e.g. hairdressers) are more likely to give birth to baby boys with a genital defect (hypospadias). But don’t panic – apparently, taking folic acid supplements seems to offer some protection.

Find out more about hypospadias – http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/hypospadias.html
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