Endocrine disrupting chemicals are widely distributed in our environment. Humans are
exposed to these compounds not only through their occupations, but also through dietary …

In mammalian species an optimal fertilization window during which successful fertilization
occurs. In the majority of mammals estrus marks ovulation time and coincident with mating …

Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are industrial chemicals resistant to degradation and
have been shown to have adverse effects on reproductive health in wildlife and humans …

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are a group of the most widely spread pollutants.
Their impacts on reproductive health have become public concerns. Diminished ovarian …

Background Concerns have been raised whether exposure to endocrine-disrupting
chemicals (EDCs) can alter reproductive functions and play a role in the aetiology of …

Background Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs),
organochlorine pesticides (OCPs), and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are …

The ovarian reserve is defined as the quantity of oocytes stored in the ovary or the number of
oocytes that can be recruited. Ovarian reserve can be affected by many factors, including …

Female reproductive health has been historically understudied and underfunded. Here, we
present the advantages of using a free-living nematode, Caenorhabditis elegans, as an …

Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are chemicals which have been persisting in the
environment for many years due to their longer half-lives. POPs have gained attention over …

STUDY QUESTION Are persistent organic pollutants (POPs) associated with a diminished
ovarian reserve (DOR) in women of reproductive age? SUMMARY ANSWER Amongst 17 …