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OKIsItJustMe

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Tue Mar 20, 2012, 07:28 PM Mar 2012

BPA Could Affect Reproductive Capabilities, Cause Infection of the Uterus

http://www.healthnews.uc.edu/news/?/15611/
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[font size=3]CINCINNATI—Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have found evidence that, in addition to affecting the heart, brain and nervous system, bisphenol A (BPA), could affect a mammal’s ability to reproduce by altering the structure of the uterus in ways that can progress to a potentially fatal infection.

These findings are published in March 9, 2012, advance online edition of the Journal of Reproductive Toxicology.

Infection and inflammation of the uterus, or pyometra, is most commonly seen in animals like dogs and cats but can also affect humans. It is a result of hormonal and structural changes in the uterus lining and can be deadly if left untreated.

BPA is an industrial chemical and environmental pollutant found in many hard plastic products.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.reprotox.2012.03.001
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BPA Could Affect Reproductive Capabilities, Cause Infection of the Uterus (Original Post) OKIsItJustMe Mar 2012 OP
Wow...no way. In other news, this planet is round. nt BlueIris Mar 2012 #1
Too late for a kick? Quantess Dec 2012 #2
kick BuddhaGirl Dec 2012 #3
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