Exposure to Bisphenol A Analogs and the Thyroid Function and Volume in Women of Reproductive Age-Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT: Bisphenols (BPs) are commonly known plastifiers that are widely used in industry. The knowledge about the impact of BPs on thyroid function is scarce. Proper thyroid functioning is especially important for women of reproductive age, as hypothyroidism affects fertility, pregnancy outcomes and the offspring. There are no studies analyzing the influence of BPs on thyroid function and volume in non-pregnant young women. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate the relationship between bisphenol A and its 10 analogs (BPS, BPC, BPE, BPF, BPG, BPM, BPP, BPZ, BPFL, and BPBP) on thyroid function and volume in women of reproductive age. Inclusion criteria were: female sex, age 18-40 years. Exclusion criteria were history of any thyroid disease, pharmacotherapy influencing thyroid functi

SUBMITTER: Milczarek-Banach J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7851079 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature