Objective We synthesized the main findings from an international epidemiologic study on
the impact of biopersistent organic pollutants (POPs) on human reproductive function. Data …

Acetaminophen (paracetamol) is a popular domestic analgesic and antipyretic agent with a
weak anti-inflammatory action and a low incidence of adverse effects as compared with …

Endocrine-disrupting compounds are exogenous agents that interfere with the natural hormones
of the body. Human biological monitoring is a powerful method for monitoring exposure …

Purpose of Review The purpose of this review is to systematically review the literature linking
di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) exposure with effects on reproductive health in adult …

Background: Phthalates are used as plasticizers in soft polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and in a
large number of consumer products. Because of reported health risks, diisononyl phthalate (…

Chemicals such as phthalates, parabens, bisphenol A (BPA) and triclosan (TCS), used in a
wide variety of consumer products, are suspected endocrine disrupters although their level of …

Background: High exposure to phthalates, which are ubiquitous contaminants, has been
shown in animal studies to produce detrimental effects on male reproductive functions. A recent …

Children are exposed to a wide range of chemicals in their everyday environments,
including the preschool. In this study, we evaluated the levels of phthalates, non-phthalate …

Background: Animal studies indicate that some phthalate metabolites may harm female
reproductive function. Objectives: We assessed the associations between exposure to phthalate …

Background Some legacy and emerging environmental contaminants are suspected risk
factors for intrauterine growth restriction. However, the evidence is equivocal, in part due to …