Background The biopersistent organochlorine pollutants dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene
(p, p′-DDE), hexachlorobenzene (HCB) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) can be …

Abstract Background Persistent organochlorine pollutants (POPs) may interfere with
reproductive function but direct evidence in humans is very limited. Methods Fertility was …

BACKGROUND: Persistent organochlorine pollutants (POP) may affect both the female and
male reproductive system in animals as well as in humans. METHODS: Blood samples were …

They cross the placental barrier thereby resulting in in utero exposure of the developing
fetus. The objective of this study was to investigate whether maternal serum concentrations …

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

Persistent organochlorine pollutants (POPs) have been suggested to have negative effects
on a number of hormonal systems. Several studies performed retrospectively have reported …

Investigators often employ a single cross-sectional measure of in utero exposure when
evaluating associations between organochlorine (OCs) pesticides/metabolites and adverse …

Based on observations in animals, there is an increasing evidence that a number of
persistent organochlorine pollutants can alter the endocrine homeostasis, this resulting in …

BACKGROUND A significantly reduced male reproductive health status, including a higher
prevalence of cryptorchidism and hypospadias, has been documented in Danish men …

Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) have the capacity to pass through the placental barrier
and into the fetal blood stream, and pose health risks to fetuses and neonates who are …