There is growing consensus that preconception exposure to environmental toxins can
adversely affect fertility, pregnancy, and fetal development, which may persist into the …

A severe decline in child births has occurred over the past half century, which will lead to
considerable population declines, particularly in industrialized regions. A crucial question is …

(SHBG)(13). Reduced SHBG levels lead to an increase in free testosterone levels (14).
Women with PCOS who have chronic anovulation but normal androgen levels tend to not be …

Humans and animals are repeatedly exposed to endocrine disruptors, many of which are
ubiquitous in the environment. Endocrine disruptors interfere with hormone action; thus …

The 2007 Summit on Environmental Challenges to Reproductive Health and Fertility
convened scientists, health care professionals, community groups, political representatives …

The actions of environmental toxicants and relevant mixtures in promoting the epigenetic
transgenerational inheritance of ovarian disease was investigated with the use of a …

Environmental factors have a significant impact on biology. Therefore, environmental
toxicants through similar mechanisms can modulate biological systems to influence …

Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) diagnosis comprises combinations of
female hyperandrogenism, menstrual irregularity and polycystic ovaries. While it is a familial …

Three general genetic models for the development of the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
can be proposed, namely:(1) the" single-gene Mendelian" model, which considers the …

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