Phthalates are associated with multiple, adverse reproductive outcomes including increased
risk of uterine leiomyoma (fibroids). Phthalates can interact with epigenetic modifications …

Objectives To examine the association between phthalate exposure and two measures of
uterine fibroid burden: diameter of largest fibroid and uterine volume. Design Pilot, cross …

Background Numerous studies suggest that some phthalates have adverse reproductive
effects. However, literature on the association between phthalates and incidence of uterine …

STUDY QUESTION Are phthalate metabolite concentrations in follicular fluid (FF) associated
with the expression of extracellular vesicle microRNAs (EV-miRNAs)? SUMMARY ANSWER …

We assessed the urinary concentration of 16 phthalate metabolites in 57 women with and
without uterine leiomyoma (n= 30 and 27; respectively) to determine the association …

Background Epidemiological studies on phthalate exposures in associations with uterine
fibroids (UF) and endometriosis (EMT) are inconsistent. The underlying mechanisms are …

Exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals is suggested to be responsible for the
development or progression of uterine fibroids. However, little is known about risks related to …

Objective The objective of this study was to systematically assess the association between
urinary phthalate metabolites and risk of breast cancer and uterine leiomyoma. Methods …

Uterine fibroids are the most frequent gynecologic tumor, affecting 70% to 80% of women
over their lifetime. Although these tumors are benign, they can cause significant morbidity …

Uterine leiomyoma is the most common tumor in women and causes severe morbidity in 15
to 30% of reproductive-age women. Epidemiological studies consistently indicate a …