Background: Some chemicals appear to have hormonally active properties in animals, but
data in humans are sparse. Therefore, we examined ovarian function in relation to …

The authors explored whether exposure to 1, 1, 1-trichloro-2, 2-bis (p-chlorophenyl) ethane
(DDT) and its isomers and metabolites affects female reproductive hormones characterized …

Although several recent studies suggest endocrine disrupting compounds, such as
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene (p, p′, DDE), and …

Objective: To compare mean concentrations of organochlorine in women with a new
diagnosis of endometriosis and in controls. Design: Case-control study. Setting: Women …

Background: Hexachlorobenzene (HCB), dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), and
dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene (DDE) are persistent chlorinated pesticides with …

Objectives: Endogenous and exogenous estrogens are important in the development of
endometrial cancer. Several organochlorine compounds, such as o, p′-DDT, have …

Organochlorines are widespread pollutants in humans. Concern about adverse reproductive
effects of these compounds arises from accidental exposure of humans and experimental …

This study evaluates background serum levels of selected organochlorine compounds
among Japanese women of reproductive age and investigates whether lifestyle factors …

Although the potential for endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) to disrupt female fecundity
is great, few studies have assessed the threat to human reproduction. This study …

Background Although 2, 3, 7, 8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) has been associated
with alterations in ovarian function and hormones in animals, it has not been studied in …