Endocrine Abstracts

Bisphenol A (BPA) is an environmental estrogen found in plastic material such as bottles, food package, dental material, etc. It is known to have many negative effects on human health and its exposure is associated with endocrine disorders including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Some studies found significantly higher serum and urinary levels of BPA in PCOS women, however its association with steroid hormones is still controversial.Aim: The aim of th...

Objectives: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrinopathies in women. Its increasing prevalence is probably related to environmental estrogens exposure, such as bisphenol A (BPA). BPA is considered to play an important role in the ethiopathogenesis of PCOS and can be responsible for various clinical symptoms. Aim of the study was to compare the levels of urinary BPA between PCOS women and healthy controls and to assess the relationship of BPA to sex...

Objectives: There is a growing evidence suggesting an impact of endocrine distrupting chemicals, including bisphenol A (BPA) on human reproduction. Insulin growth factors (IGF) play signifcant role inhuman reproduction. However the relationship between BPA and IGF system is unknown. Aim of the pilot study was to assessthe relationship between urinary BPA (U-BPA) and insulin growth factors (IGF-1, IGF-2, IGFBP 3) as well as metabolic parametersin PCOS women.<p class="a...