Journal article
Menstrual cycle perturbation by organohalogens and elements in the Cree of James Bay, Canada
Abstract
Persistent organohalogens (POHs) and metals have been linked to alterations in menstrual cycle function and fertility in humans. The Cree First Nations people living near James Bay in Ontario and Quebec, Canada, have elevated levels of POHs, mercury and lead compared to other Canadians. The present study examines the interrelationships between selected POHs and elements on menstrual cycle function in these Cree women. Menstrual cycle …
Authors
Wainman BC; Kesner JS; Martin ID; Meadows JW; Krieg EF; Nieboer E; Tsuji LJ
Journal
Chemosphere, Vol. 149, , pp. 190–201
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
April 2016
DOI
10.1016/j.chemosphere.2015.12.056
ISSN
0045-6535