Endocrine Disruptors

Describes the coordination of U.S. federal government efforts to examine the hypothesis that there are chemicals present in the environment of humans and wildlife that, by virtue of their ability to interact with endocrine systems, are causing a variety of adverse health effects.

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National Center For Environmental Research Endocrine Disruptors Research (NCER) Research Projects: ORD have an Endocrine Disruptors Research Program? Evidence suggests that environmental exposure to EDCs may cause adverse health effects in human and wildlife populations. Considerable
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2. WWF Endocrine Disruptor Information

Papers and speeches on how hormone disruptors interfere with bio-chemical processes, and a suspected list of hormone disruptors.

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Pesticides as Endocrine Disruptors WWF Endocrine Disruptor Information Dr. Theo Colborn, a leading scientist and expert on endocrine disruptors, with Dianne Dumanoski and John Peterson Myers. Dr. Theo Colborn, November 6, 1997, San Francisco CA. Evolutionary differences between natural and
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3. Hormonally Active Agents in the Environment

1999 National Academy of Sciences report (1) examines the science behind the ominous prospect of "estrogen mimics" threatening health and well-being and (2) identifies research needs. Purchase book or read it online.

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Questions? Call 888-624-8373 Hormonally Active Agents in the Environment ISBN-13: 978-0-309-06419-4 Committee on Hormonally Active Agents in the Environment, National Research Council Some investigators have hypothesized that estrogens and other hormonally active agents found in the environment
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4. Environmental Toxins and Reproductive Health -- About.com

Information and internet links related to the reproductive effects of dioxins and other environmental toxins.

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Extensive coverage of women's health issues from periods and menstrual cycles to sexual issues and reproductive disorders, as well as other diseases and conditions affecting the health of women. Includes information about urinary tract infections, gallbladder disease, women's reproductive diseases and conditions, heart disease and women, and other women's health issues.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the US, taking the lives of over 500,000 women each year. About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Pap smears are an important screening tool for cervical cancer. All women should have annual Pap smears beginning at

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5. Introduction to Hormone Disrupting Chemicals

An introduction to the effects of hormone disrupting chemicals on man and the environment, and the response of governments and industry to this problem. Written for anyone interested in the subject. Includes internet links and other references.

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Introduction to Hormone Disrupting These pages provide an introduction to the effects of hormone disrupting chemicals on man and the environment, and the response of Governments and industry to this problem. Other terms used to describe these chemicals include xenoestrogens, oestrogenic
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6. Endocrine/Estrogen Letter

Newsletter and comprehensive set of endocrine disrupter links.

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Endocrine/Estrogen Letter is the most comprehensive source of unbiased, accurate information about the scientific, regulatory and political issues associated with suspected endocrine disrupters. Its staff is in touch with leading scientists and government officials in the US, Europe and Asia,
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7. International POPs Elimination Network

IPEN works for the global elimination of persistent organic pollutants. Information on PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) including health effects, international, national and local policy efforts, elimination technology, and links to further research and resources.

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8. e.hormone: At the Cutting Edge of Endocrine Disruptor Research.

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IPEN is a global network working for a Toxics-Free Future
Welcome to the International POPs Elimination Network: "IPEN is a unique global network of people and public interest organizations, which respects and enjoys a wide diversity of cultures, skills and knowledge. Together we share a common commitment to achieve a toxic-free future where chemical

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Provide information about: upcoming conferences, the latest in research techniques and results, commentaries from distinguished scholars in the field, links to related news and stories.

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E.Hormone is sponsored and designed by the Center for Bioenvironmental Research at Tulane and Xavier Universities as a gateway to the environment and hormones by informing on such diverse issues as environmental research, environmental hormones, endocrine research, endocrine disrupter, endocrine disrupters, endocrine disruptor, endocrine disruptors, endocrine disrupting chemicals, estrogens, hormones, and environmental signaling.
83rd Annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference Ernest N. Morial Convention Center New Orleans, Louisiana U.S.A. Environmental Signaling: Exploring Multiple Dimensions Tulane/Xavier Center for Bioenvironmental Research American Society for Reproductive Medicine

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9. Our Stolen Future

Provides updates about endocrine disruption created by man-made chemical contaminants that interfere with hormones in humans and wildlife.

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The book Our Stolen Future brought world-wide attention to scientific discoveries about endocrine disruption and the fact that common contaminants can interfere with the natural signals controlling development of the fetus. This website tracks the most recent developments. Latest news about
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10. Dioxin Facts

Chlorine Chemistry Council provides information regarding dioxins, their release into the environment, and their effects on human health.

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