Since reports published in 2015 and 2016 identified 15 probable exposure–outcome
associations, there has been an increase in studies in humans of exposure to endocrine …

Endometriosis is a hormone-dependent inflammatory gynecological disease of reproductive-
age women. It is clinically and pathologically characterized by the presence of functional …

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are common in the environment and in everyday
products such as cosmetics, plastic food packaging, and medicines. These substances are …

Phthalate esters are synthetic chemicals used in the plastic industry as plasticizers and
consumable products. According to United Nations, about 400 million tons of plastic are …

Background The interaction between pollution and endometriosis is a pressing issue that
demands immediate attention. The impact of pollution, particularly air and water pollution, or …

Abstract Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) is a phthalate commonly used for its plasticizing
capabilities. Because of the wide production and use of DEHP, humans are exposed to …

Endometriosis is a disease characterized by the presence of the uterine endometrium
outside of its normal location. As the etiology of endometriosis is not well known and …

Objective: We aimed to explore the correlations between and possible mechanisms of
common environmental endocrine disruptors, phthalates, and ovarian dysfunction in …

Phthalates are a class of compounds that have found widespread use in industrial
applications, in particular in the polymer, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. While …

As a consequence of industrialization, thousands of man-made chemicals have been
developed with few undergoing rigorous safety assessment prior to commercial use …