Abstract The Endocrine Society's first Scientific Statement in 2009 provided a wake-up call to
the scientific community about how environmental endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) …

BACKGROUND Despite an estimated prevalence of 10% in women, the etiology of
endometriosis remains poorly understood. Over recent decades, endometriosis has been …

Phthalate diesters are used as plasticizers in a wide range of consumer products. Because
phthalates have been shown in laboratory animal studies to be toxic, human exposure to …

Background: Bisphenol-A (BPA) is widely used and ubiquitous in the environment. Animal
studies indicate that BPA affects reproduction, however, the gene-environment interaction …

Bisphenol A, benzophenone-type UV filters, and phthalates are chemicals in high
production and use including in a range of personal care products. Exposure of humans to …

Context: Although phthalates were shown to have several negative effects on reproductive
function in animals, its role in the pathogenesis of endometriosis remains to be elucidated …

We present a combined environmental epidemiologic, genomic, and bioinformatics
approach to identify: exposure of environmental chemicals with estrogenic activity; …

Endometriosis, ectopic growth of the uterine lining (endometrium), which affects 6–11% of
reproductive age women, is associated with pelvic pain and infertility. We investigated the …

Phthalate esters are man-made chemicals commonly used as plasticizers and solvents, and
humans may be exposed through ingestion, inhalation, and dermal absorption. Little is …

Context: A growing body of evidence suggests that endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs)
contribute to female reproductive disorders. Objective: To calculate the associated combined …