Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Parabens, esters of para-hydroxybenzoic acid, are widely used as an antimicrobial agent in the cosmetic products and pharmaceutical industries. Recently, it has been reported that parabens including methyl-, ethyl-, propyl-, butyl-, isopropyl-, and isobutylparaben act as xenoestrogens, a class of endocrine disruptors. In this study, we hypothesized that parabens may disrupt ovarian follicle maturation in female rats during the neonatal period.<p class="abstex...

Objective: This study aims to investigate whether DHEAS (Dehydroepiandrostenedione sulfate) inhibit the growth of leiomyoma.Method: Total 131 patients were recruited according to the leiomyoma size by transvaginal ultrasonography. Excluding twenties and over fifties, 88 patients were analyzed. The leiomyoma group was classified into three groups, such as mild, moderate and severe. The mild group was defined as the presence of at least one or two leiomyom...