Letter to the Editor: Phthalates and Endometriosis

Gerard M. H. Swaen; Swaen GM; Otter R; Rainer Otter

doi:10.1210/jc.2016-3116

Letter to the Editor: Phthalates and Endometriosis

Gerard M. H. Swaen, Swaen GM, Otter R, Rainer Otter

The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 2016 · vol. 101(11) , pp. L108–L109 · doi:10.1210/jc.2016-3116 · PMID:27809715 · W2548696622

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This letter discusses the potential link between phthalate exposure and the development of endometriosis, highlighting concerns regarding environmental toxins' impact on reproductive health.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Phthalic Acids Phthalic Acids Female Female Humans Humans

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From Environmental to Possible Occupational Exposure to Risk Factors: What Role Do They Play in the Etiology of Endometriosis? 2021

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[1] Association between phthalate exposure and glutathione S-transferase M1 polymorphism in adenomyosis, leiomyoma and endometriosis via openalex

[2] Association of exposure to phthalates with endometriosis and uterine leiomyomata: findings from NHANES, 1999-2004 via openalex

[3] Association of phthalate esters with endometriosis in Indian women via openalex

[4] Bisphenol A and phthalates and endometriosis: the Endometriosis: Natural History, Diagnosis and Outcomes Study via openalex

[5] Female Reproductive Disorders, Diseases, and Costs of Exposure to Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in the European Union via openalex

[6] High plasma concentrations of di-(2-ethylhexyl)-phthalate in women with endometriosis via openalex

[7] Phthalates and risk of endometriosis via openalex

[8] Urinary phthalate monoesters and endometriosis in infertile Japanese women via openalex

[9] W1992698331 via openalex

[10] W2116224740 via openalex

[11] W1973102900 via openalex