Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are increasingly prevalent in the environment and the evidence demonstrates that they affect reproductive health, has been accumulating for the last few decades. In this review of recent literature, we present evidence of the effects of estrogen-mimicking EDCs on female reproductive health especially the ovaries and uteri. As representative EDCs, data from ...

Major uses Chloral hydrate (synthesized in 1832 and introduced into medicine 1869) is the oldest member of sedative-hypnotic drugs. To the same group belong paraldehyde, bromide, urethane, and sulfonal. Metabolite of chloral hydrate, trichloroethanol, is also an excellent hypnotic agent, but is not often used as such due to its physical and irritant properties. At present, chloral hydrate is la...

Abstract The major nesting sites for the endangered green turtle ( Chelonia mydas ) are in Campeche, Mexico: Carmen, Isla Aguada, and Sabancuy. Although they a natural reserve, these threatened by agricultural activities oil extraction. This study aimed to determine presence concentration of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) plasma eggs assess antioxidant ...