Reproductively toxic environmental chemicals

1. Reproductively toxic environmental chemicals decrease reproductive lifespan in Rodentia.

   “in rodents, strong evidence exists that in utero, neonatal, prepubescent and even adult exposure to RTECs leads to impaired functioning of the ovary and a shortening of the reproductive lifespan.”

   Review

   Establishment and depletion of the ovarian reserve: physiology and impact of environmental chemicals

   Cellular and molecular life sciences : CMLS·27 Feb 2019

1. Reproductively toxic environmental chemicals are associated with earlier menopause in humans.

   “suggest that human exposure to certain environmental chemicals can compromise a woman's reproductive health and in some cases, correlate with earlier menopause.”

   Review

   Establishment and depletion of the ovarian reserve: physiology and impact of environmental chemicals

   Cellular and molecular life sciences : CMLS·27 Feb 2019

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