The ever increasing trend in the consumption or usage of pharmaceuticals, personal care
products, flame retardants, and steroid estrogens dangerously increases their presence in …

Abstract 17α-ethynylestradiol (EE2) is a synthetic hormone, which is a derivative of the
natural hormone, estradiol (E2). EE2 is an orally bio-active estrogen, and is one of the most …

A wide variety of chemical compounds are used in human activities; however, part of these
compounds reach surface water, groundwater and even water considered for potable uses …

Hormone active agents constitute a dangerous class of pollutants. Among them, those
agents that mimic the action of estrogens on target cells and are part of the group of …

As part of a regional screening to evaluate the risk, for the health of populations, to certain
classes of emerging substances, several families of pharmaceuticals and hormones were …

The levels of a wide variety of pharmaceuticals and hormones, in source and potable-water
supplies of French drinking water treatment plants, were assessed. In surface waters, 27 of …

The environmental presence of chemicals capable of affecting the endocrine system has
become a matter of scientific and public concern after certain endocrine disruptor …

Pollutants such as human pharmaceuticals and synthetic hormones that are not covered by
environmental legislation have increasingly become important emerging aquatic …

River Yamuna is one of the major lifelines of Northern India. The study quantified 16 target
compounds including pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and hormones in the …

There is growing evidence of the impact of estrogenic contaminants in the environment.
Studies have shown that male fish in detergent-contaminated water express female …