Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals “Feminizing” Boys in Womb
Published: 21 May 2009
Category: Bisphenol A (BPA), Cancer, Packaging CONCERNS, Reproductive/Hormonal Changes, Studies/State & Federal Regulations
The “BBC” reports certain hormone-disrupting chemicals, found in some food, cosmetic and cleaning products, are “feminizing” boys in the womb, according to Professor Richard Sharpe of the Medical Research Council. Researchers are warning that while exposure to a single chemical may cause no harm, the cumulative effect could be profound. Certain hormone-disrupting chemicals have been linked to raising rates of birth defects and testicular cancer and falling sperm counts.