If you’re dealing with fertility issues, you might want to consider evaluating the “health” of your home and work environment. 

A recent report from the Environmental Health Perspectives journal cautioned that, during a study, women who experienced infertility often exhibited higher-than-normal concentrations of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in their bodies.

According to the U.S.’s EPA website, PBDEs can be found in furniture foam flame retardants (pentaBDE), TV cabinet plastics, consumer electronics, drapery/upholstery back coatings and even the plastics in appliances and personal computers.

Though it’s not feasible to eliminate PBDEs from your home entirely, it may be something to consider as you look to increase your chances of becoming pregnant.