Chapter
Ovarian Toxicity of Environmental Contaminants: 50 Shades of Grey
Abstract
Exposure to environmental contaminants is thought to be important in the development of adverse effects on reproductive health. While the adverse effects of environmental contaminants on semen quality and testicular function have been well studied, effects on ovarian function are less well defined. Epidemiological studies have linked exposure to environmental contaminants with adverse effects on menstrual cycle characteristics, infertility, and …
Authors
Dominguez MA; Sadeu JC; Guerra MT; Furlong HC; Baines S; Foster WG
Book title
Translational Toxicology
Series
Molecular and Integrative Toxicology
Pagination
pp. 215-244
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
2016
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-27449-2_7