Previous studies have suggested that phthalates are associated with birth weight. However,
most phthalate metabolites have not been fully explored. Therefore, we conducted this meta …

Pregnancy is a time of high metabolic coordination, as maternal metabolism adapts to
support the growing fetus. Many of these changes are coordinated by the placenta, a critical …

Prenatal exposures to chemical and psychosocial stressors can impact the developing
brain, but few studies have examined their joint effects. We examined associations between …

Phthalates are found in plastic food containers, medical plastics, and personal care
products. However, the effects of long-term phthalate exposure on female reproduction are …

Prenatal exposure to phthalates, a family of endocrine-disrupting plasticizers, is associated
with disruption of maternal metabolism and impaired neurodevelopment. We investigated …

Water pollution due to plasticizers is one of the most severe environmental problems
worldwide. Phthalate plasticizers can act as endocrine disruptors in vertebrates. In this …

Background Exposure to micro-and nanoplastic particles (MNPs) in humans is being
identified in both the indoor and outdoor environment. Detection of these materials in the air …

Abstract Background Endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) such as phthalates and
phenols can affect placental functioning and fetal health, potentially via epigenetic …

Phthalates (PAEs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are frequently detected in
females of reproductive age. Many studies have found that environmental PAE and PAH …

STUDY QUESTION Is there a cumulative toxicity of disposables used in IVF procedures?
SUMMARY ANSWER A toxicity may be detected when consumables are used cumulatively …