Endocrine disrupting chemicals are ubiquitous chemicals that exhibit endocrine disrupting
properties in both humans and animals. Female reproduction is an important process, which …

There is increasing concern about chemical pollutants that are able to mimic hormones, the
so-called endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs), because of their structural similarity to …

Objective. To assess measures of puberty—presence of pubic hair, breast development, and
menarche—for 3 racial/ethnic groups of girls in the United States. Methods. Using data from …

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were widely used in various industrial applications.
Research confirmed that some PCB congeners degrade slowly in the environment and can …

Some investigators have hypothesized that estrogens and other hormonally active agents
found in the environment might be involved in breast cancer increases and sperm count …

Fish are important dietary items that provide essential nutrients. Fish however,
bioaccumulate monomethyl mercury (MMHg) and organo-halogenated pollutants (OHP) that …

Parabens have been known to have estrogenic activity in many in vivo and in vitro studies
and biomonitoring data indicated ubiquitous exposure in general populations. However …

Polychlorinated aromatic hydrocarbons (PCAHs) have been described as endocrine
disruptors in animals and in accidentally or occupationally exposed humans. In the present …

Objective To evaluate the possible association between phthalate esters (PEs) and the
occurrence of endometriosis. Design Case–control study. Setting Department of …

Organochlorines are widespread pollutants in humans. Concern about adverse reproductive
effects of these compounds arises from accidental exposure of humans and experimental …