Oxidative stress (OS), a state characterized by an imbalance between pro-oxidant molecules
including reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, and antioxidant defenses, has been …

A marked reduction in fertility and an increase in adverse reproductive outcomes during the
last few decades have been associated with occupational and environmental chemical …

Background: Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) may be involved in the etiology of
autism spectrum disorders, but identifying relevant chemicals within mixtures of EDCs is …

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are exogenous agents with the ability to interfere
with processes regulated by endogenous hormones. One such process is female …

Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are exogenous chemicals that may occur naturally
(eg, phytoestrogens), while others are industrial substances and plasticizers commonly …

The pool of primordial follicles formed in the ovaries during early development determines
the span and quality of fertility in the reproductive life of a woman. As exposure to …

Evidence from toxicological studies has demonstrated that phthalates can lead to reduced
fertility through effects on folliculogenesis, oocyte maturation and embryonic development …

BACKGROUND Increased global industrial activity has exposed humans to a wide variety of
chemical substances some of which, called 'endocrine-disrupting chemicals'(EDCs) or …

Background Thyroid cancer incidence has increased substantially over the past decades,
and environmental risk factors have been suggested to play a role. Polychlorinated …

A growing body of evidence suggests that exposure to chemical substances designated as
endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) due to their ability to disturb endocrine (hormonal) …