Bisphenol A Mimics Estrogen, Phthalates Target Testosterone

SOURCE: MedPage Today

DATE:  February 5, 2009

EXCERPT: "Call these chemicals "his" and "her" endocrine disruptors.  Although they have been linked to reproductive problems in both sexes, bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates -- common chemicals found in household plastics -- have gender-specific effects.  BPA mimics estrogen, while phthalates block testosterone action, Hugh S. Taylor, M.D., of Yale University, said at a press briefing."      more