Many phthalates, parabens and phenols are suspected to have endocrine-disrupting
properties in humans. They are found in consumer products, including food wrapping …

Objective We performed a systematic review of the epidemiology literature to identify the
female reproductive and developmental effects associated with phthalate exposure. Data …

Background: Prenatal exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates may affect fetal growth;
however, previous findings are inconsistent and based on few studies. Objectives: We …

Objective To study associations between prenatal exposure to phthalates and fetal and
postnatal growth up to age 5 years in male offspring. Methods Eleven phthalate metabolites …

Epidemiologic studies of in utero phthalate exposure and birth outcomes have had
conflicting findings. The objective of this study was to characterize maternal phthalate …

Background Phthalates can alter steroidogenesis and peroxisome proliferator–activated
receptor gamma (PPARγ)–mediated transcription in rodent tissues. The placenta offers a …

Background Preterm birth is a significant public health concern and exposure to phthalates
has been shown to be associated with an increased odds of preterm birth. Even modest …

Background Human evidence on the effects of early life phthalate exposure on obesity and
cardiovascular disease risks, reported by experimental studies, is limited to a few cross …

Objective To assess the potential effect of bisphenol A (BPA), triclosan (TCS), and
phthalates on women's fecundity, as measured by time to pregnancy (TTP). Design …

Background Prenatal phthalate exposure has been linked to reductions in fetal growth in
animal and laboratory studies, but epidemiologic evidence is equivocal. Objective Examine …