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June 2022 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found an association between higher phthalate exposure and increased incidence of precocious puberty in girls, suggesting a need to reduce children's exposure to these endocrine disruptors.
December 2024 in “Turkish Society of Clinical Biochemistry” This study found that women with idiopathic hyperandrogenemia had higher urinary Bisphenol A levels compared to healthy controls, suggesting a potential role of this chemical in the condition.
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September 2019 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” This paper discusses mechanisms by which various chemicals disrupt male sexual differentiation, concluding that mixture risk assessments should include a broader set of compounds beyond phthalates to address cumulative reproductive health risks.
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March 2025 in “Archivos Argentinos de Pediatria” This study found that exposure to phytoestrogens, bisphenol A, parabens, and phthalates was associated with developing idiopathic premature thelarche in girls.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Reproductive Health” Educational efforts can reduce harmful chemical exposure from hair products in pregnant Women of Color.