In aquatic ecosystems, progesterone (P4) and synthetic progestins (gestagens) originate
from excretion by humans and livestock. Synthetic progestins are used for contraception and …

Around 20 progestins (also called gestagens, progestogens, or progestagens) are used
today in assisting a range of medical conditions from endometrial cancer to uterine bleeding …

This paper presents 10 recommendations for improving the European Medicines Agency's
guidance for environmental risk assessment of human pharmaceutical products. The …

Synthetic progestins are widely used as a component in both contraceptives and in hormone
replacement therapy (HRT), both on their own and in combination with EE2. Their presence …

The presence of pharmaceuticals in the aquatic environment, and the concerns for negative
effects on aquatic organisms, has gained increasing attention over the last years. As …

The fate of pharmaceutical residues in treatment of WWTP sludge was evaluated during
mesophilic anaerobic digestion (AD) and six sanitization technologies (pasteurization …

This study investigated 24 pharmaceuticals compounds belonging to the classes of
analgesics, stimulants, anti-seizures, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and …

Globally, amphibians are undergoing a precipitous decline. At the last estimate in 2004,
32% of the approximately 6000 species were threatened with extinction and 43% were …

Concern over global amphibian declines and possible links to agrochemical use has led to
research on the endocrine disrupting actions of agrochemicals, such as fertilizers …

Introduction: Medication disposal is an alarming issue today and gaining more and more
awareness from the healthcare professionals as well as consumers. Pharmacists have the …