Effects of environmental estrogens on animals in Israel: implications for effects on humans

Rev Environ Health. 2010 Oct-Dec;25(4):337-43. doi: 10.1515/reveh.2010.25.4.337.

Abstract

In the last decade interest has increased in the possible effects of endocrine disruptor compounds. Numerous papers have appeared as to their possible effects on humans, but definitive effects are hard to demonstrate. In the field of animal husbandry, however, the effects of the endocrine disruptors are well documented. This paper discussed the effects of the endocrine disruptors seen in animals and the possible implications for humans. The areas considered are reproductive disorders, premature udder/breast development, prolapsed oviduct/uterus, scrotal atrophy, and skewed sex ratio.

MeSH terms

  • Animal Husbandry*
  • Animals
  • Cattle
  • Cattle Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Endocrine Disruptors / toxicity*
  • Environmental Exposure / adverse effects*
  • Estrogens / toxicity*
  • Female
  • Genital Diseases, Female / chemically induced*
  • Genital Diseases, Female / veterinary
  • Genital Diseases, Male / chemically induced*
  • Genital Diseases, Male / veterinary
  • Humans
  • Israel
  • Male
  • Phytoestrogens / toxicity

Substances

  • Endocrine Disruptors
  • Estrogens
  • Phytoestrogens