Hi,
I realize this is an old thread, but I stumbled upon it in my attempt to do some research about something that has been on my mind. I am not a medical student but I have immense respect for the profession. I thought one of you might be able to provide some insight. Well, it is worth trying. About ten years ago, I made an unfortunate and unwise decision to ingest ground up morning glory seeds. Yes, the ones with the warning on the package. I didn't get terribly sick, at least physically (mentally is another story), I just threw up. However, years later, in 2009 I was diagnosed with and treated for Hodgkin's Disease. I have been in remission ever since. I have more than once wondered if the poison that was probably on those seeds had anything to do with my getting cancer. More recently, fertility has been a concern and I am wondering the stupid decision I made as a teenager could have permanently affected my ability to conceive. The reason I wonder about this is that in both cases, cancer and fertility issues, I have read that exposure to pesticides could be a factor. Which makes me wonder...did I expose myself to these chemicals, enough so then, that these consequences could still be visiting me now. If anyone has any insight, I would greatly appreciate it.