The production of plastic products, which requires phthalate plasticizers, has resulted in the
problems for human health, especially that of reproductive health. Phthalate exposure can …

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are exogenous compounds that have been known
for their ability to interfere with the action of hormones and affect endocrine pathways …

There is growing consensus that preconception exposure to environmental toxins can
adversely affect fertility, pregnancy, and fetal development, which may persist into the …

Abstract Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) is a chemical widely distributed in the
environment as is extensively used in the plastic industry. DEHP is considered an endocrine …

Objective We performed a systematic review of the epidemiology literature to identify the
female reproductive and developmental effects associated with phthalate exposure. Data …

Phthalates are a group of ubiquitous synthetic endocrine-disrupting chemicals. Fetal and
neonatal periods are particularly susceptible to endocrine disorders, which prenatal …

STUDY QUESTION Do environmental exposures, diet and lifestyle factors impact
reproductive and pregnancy outcomes among subfertile couples attending a fertility clinic …

Background We have previously investigated whether urinary concentrations of bisphenol A
(BPA), parabens, and phthalate metabolites were individually associated with reproductive …

Phthalates are a class of chemicals found in a large variety of consumer products. Available
experimental and limited human data show adverse effects of some phthalates on ovarian …

An increasing number of epidemiologic studies show that women have a special exposure
profile to phthalates, and the exposures have attracted attention regarding their potential …