Phthalate exposure and risk of ovarian dysfunction in endometriosis: human and animal data

• Published in: Frontiers in cell and developmental biology Vol. 11; p. 1154923
• Main Authors: Yi, Huan, Wu, Huamin, Zhu, Wenbin, Lin, Qi, Zhao, Xiaoyan, Lin, Rong, Luo, Yan, Wu, Lixiang, Lin, Danmei
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 25.07.2023
• Subjects: Cell and Developmental Biology; DEHP; endometriosis; environmental endocrine disruptors; ovarian function; steroid synthesis; endometriosis; environmental endocrine disruptors; steroid synthesis; DEHP; ovarian function
• ISSN: 2296-634X; 2296-634X
• DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2023.1154923

Objective: We aimed to explore the correlations between and possible mechanisms of common environmental endocrine disruptors, phthalates, and ovarian dysfunction in endometriosis. Methods: Subjects were included in the case group ( n = 107) who were diagnosed with endometriosis by postoperative path...