Abnormal foetal testis development has been proposed to underlie common disorders of the
male reproductive system such as cryptorchidism, hypospadias, reduced semen quality and …

Context: Male reproductive disorders evident at birth or in young adulthood are remarkably
common. They are hypothesized to comprise a testicular dysgenesis syndrome (TDS), with a …

STUDY QUESTION Is first trimester phthalate exposure associated with anogenital distance
(AGD), a biomarker of prenatal androgen exposure, in newborns? SUMMARY ANSWER …

Evolutionary and comparative approaches can yield novel insights into human adaptation
and disease. Endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) each affect up to 10% of …

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects~ 7% of reproductive age women. Although its
etiology is unknown, in animals, excess prenatal testosterone (T) exposure induces PCOS …

BACKGROUND Endometriosis is a gynaecological hormone-dependent disorder that is
defined by histological lesions generated by the growth of endometrial-like tissue out of the …

This opinion describes the assessment of the risks to public health associated with
bisphenol A (BPA) exposure. Exposure was assessed for various groups of the human …

STUDY QUESTION Is the presence of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) associated with
anogenital distance (AGD), a biomarker for the prenatal hormonal environment? SUMMARY …

Background: Epidemiological studies associate inhalation of fine-sized particulate matter
(PM 2.5) during pregnancy with preterm birth (PTB) and low birth weight (LBW) but disagree …

STUDY QUESTION Is maternal use of mild analgesics in pregnancy associated with
anogenital distance (AGD)—the distance from the anus to the genitals—in the offspring …