Background We have previously investigated whether urinary concentrations of bisphenol A
(BPA), parabens, and phthalate metabolites were individually associated with reproductive …

Widespread exposure to persistent pollutants can disrupt the bodies' natural endocrine
functions and contribute to reproductive diseases like endometriosis. In this review, we focus …

Background Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are one of the various classes of
environmental contaminants that have been observed to affect oocyte maturation. PCBs are …

An ongoing interest in environmental exposures and female fertility has led to an increasing
number of studies focusing on endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). Both natural and …

Objective Persistent organohalogen pollutant (POP) exposure may have a negative impact
on reproductive function. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of POP …

Abstract Background Dioxins, PCBs, chlorinated pesticides, brominated flame retardants,
bisphenol A, triclosan, perfluorinated compounds and phthalates are known as endocrine …

Persistent organochlorine pollutants (POPs) are ubiquitous, bioaccumulative compounds
with potential endocrine-disrupting effects. They cross the placental barrier thereby resulting …

Background Exposure to persistent organic pollutants, including polychlorinated biphenyls
(PCBs) and organochlorine pesticides, is widespread among the general population. There …

Premature ovarian failure (POF) is a cause of infertility that affects about 1% of women under
40, and is considered as idiopathic in 75% of cases. An occupational chemical origin has …

Background: Inconsistent results have been found in previous human studies on male
reproductive toxicity of persistent organochlorine pollutants. The majority of studies have …