Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are known to interfere with normal reproductive function and
hormone signaling. Phthalates, bisphenol A, pesticides, and environmental contaminants …

A previous report documented that endocrine disrupting chemicals contribute substantially
to certain forms of disease and disability. In the present analysis, our main objective was to …

Background Because only 25% of cases of premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) have a
known etiology, the aim of this review was to summarize the associations and mechanisms …

While much of the decrease in fertility worldwide is by choice, an increasing number of
couples, especially in industrialized countries, are finding conception more difficult and …

The placenta and its myriad functions are central to successful reproductive outcomes.
These functions can be influenced by the environment encountered throughout pregnancy …

The link between in utero and neonatal exposure to environmental toxicants, such as
endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and adult female reproductive disorders is well …

A revolution in reproductive behavior has swept the globe since the 1960s. In the
developing countries of Asia, Africa, and Latin America, contraceptive use, once rare, is now …

Healthy men produce an enormous number of sperms, far more than necessary for
conception. However, several studies suggest that semen samples where the concentration …

There exist substantial data to suggest a decline in sperm counts over time. Although
causative factors have yet to be fully elucidated, potential causes include, increased rates of …

This volume challenges the orthodox position on two of the main themes in fertility transition
studies: the inevitable link between fewer children and quality of life and the focus on …