Hugh S. Taylor, MD, is Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, and Director of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Yale University School of Medicine. He discusses bisphenol A, found in many agents such as hard plastic bottles and epoxy liners of canned goods, that have been shown in animal model experiments to have an effect on development of the uterus.

Summary
Bisphenol A, or BPA, is a high-production-volume chemical with estrogenic activity used in the synthesis of plastics that has been shown in animal models to have an effect on the development of the uterus and the fetus. Simple ways to avoid exposure are to eat fresh foods and not use hard plastic bottles or canned goods.

References and Resources
Newbold RR, Jefferson WN, Padilla-Banks E. Long-term adverse effects of neonatal exposure to bisphenol A on the murine female reproductive tract. Reprod Toxicol. 2007 Aug-Sep;24(2):253-8. Epub 2007 Jul 27.

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