Study shows why synthetic estrogens wreak havoc on reproductive system.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-28 March 2008-Yale University: Study shows why synthetic estrogens wreak havoc on reproductive system(C)1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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New Haven, Conn. -- Researchers at Yale School of Medicine now have a clearer understanding of why synthetic estrogens such as those found in many widely-used plastics have a detrimental effect on a developing fetus, cause fertility problems, as well as vaginal and breast cancers.

Preliminary results of the study will be presented at the 2008 Society for Gynecologic Investigation (SGI) Annual Scientific Meeting held March 26-29 in San Diego, California. The study was led by Hugh S. Taylor, M.D., professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Science and...