The adverse role of endocrine disrupting chemicals in the reproductive system

J Pan, P Liu, X Yu, Z Zhang, J Liu - Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Reproductive system diseases pose prominent threats to human physical and mental well-
being. Besides being influenced by genetic material regulation and changes in lifestyle, the …

Association of phthalate exposure with reproductive outcomes among infertile couples undergoing in vitro fertilization: A systematic review

T Xiangming, Q Boyi, Y Li, L Huanhuan, W Zhou - Environmental Research, 2024 - Elsevier
Human fertility is impacted by changes in lifestyle and environmental deterioration. To
increase human fertility, assisted reproductive technology (ART) has been extensively used …

Associations between lifestyle factors and levels of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), phthalates and parabens in follicular fluid in women undergoing …

I Hallberg, RD Björvang, N Hadziosmanovic… - Journal of Exposure …, 2023 - nature.com
Background Concerns have been raised whether exposure to endocrine-disrupting
chemicals (EDCs) can alter reproductive functions and play a role in the aetiology of …

[HTML][HTML] Ambient black carbon particles in human ovarian tissue and follicular fluid

E Bongaerts, K Mamia, I Rooda, RD Björvang… - Environment …, 2023 - Elsevier
Evidence indicates a link between exposure to ambient air pollution and decreased female
fertility. The ability of air pollution particles to reach human ovarian tissue and follicles …

[HTML][HTML] Mixed and single effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals in follicular fluid on likelihood of diminished ovarian reserve: A case-control study

T Tian, Y Hao, Y Wang, X Xu, X Long, L Yan, Y Zhao… - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are a group of the most widely spread pollutants.
Their impacts on reproductive health have become public concerns. Diminished ovarian …

Associations between Phthalate Metabolite Concentrations in Follicular Fluid and Reproductive Outcomes among Women Undergoing in Vitro Fertilization …

W Yao, C Liu, DY Qin, XQ Yuan, QY Yao… - Environmental …, 2023 - ehp.niehs.nih.gov
Background: Phthalates have been reported to impair fertility in various studies. However,
evidence exploring the associations between phthalate metabolites in follicular fluid (FF) …

Mixtures of urinary concentrations of phenols and phthalate biomarkers in relation to the ovarian reserve among women attending a fertility clinic

M Génard-Walton, G McGee, PL Williams… - Science of the Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Although prior studies have found associations of the ovarian reserve with urinary
concentrations of some individual phenols and phthalate metabolites, little is known about …

[HTML][HTML] Identification of biomarkers and outcomes of endocrine disruption in human ovarian cortex using In Vitro Models

T Li, P Vazakidou, PEG Leonards, A Damdimopoulos… - Toxicology, 2023 - Elsevier
Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are raising concerns about adverse effects on
fertility in women. However, there is a lack of information regarding mechanisms and effects …

[HTML][HTML] Exposure to the phthalate metabolite MEHP impacts survival and growth of human ovarian follicles in vitro

EM Panagiotou, A Damdimopoulos, T Li… - Toxicology, 2024 - Elsevier
Phthalates are found in everyday items like plastics and personal care products. There is an
increasing concern that continuous exposure can adversely affect female fertility. However …

[HTML][HTML] Identification of phthalate mixture exposure targets in the human and mouse ovary in vitro

I Tarvainen, DA Soto, MJ Laws, RD Björvang… - Reproductive …, 2023 - Elsevier
Chemical health risk assessment is based on single chemicals, but humans and wildlife are
exposed to extensive mixtures of industrial substances and pharmaceuticals. Such …