Incidence of uterine leiomyoma in relation to urinary concentrations of phthalate and phthalate alternative biomarkers: A prospective ultrasound study

Incidence of uterine leiomyoma in relation to urinary concentrations of phthalate and phthalate alternative biomarkers: A prospective ultrasound study

Background: Numerous studies suggest that some phthalates have adverse reproductive effects. However, literature on the association between phthalates and incidence of uterine leiomyomata (UL) is limited and inconsistent, with no existing prospective studies. Objectives: We examined the association...

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Main Authors: Victoria Fruh, Birgit Claus Henn, Jennifer Weuve, Amelia K. Wesselink, Olivia R. Orta, Timothy Heeren, Russ Hauser, Antonia M. Calafat, Paige L. Williams, Donna D. Baird, Lauren A. Wise
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-02-01
Series:Environment International
Subjects:
Reproductive health
Women's health
Endocrine disrupting chemicals
Phthalates
Uterine leiomyoma
Environmental epidemiology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412020321735

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