Xenoestrogen concentration in women with endometriosis or leiomyomas: A case-control study.
Victoria Valdes-DevesaDavid Sanz-RosaIsrael J Thuissard-VasalloCristina Andreu-VázquezRicardo Sainz de la CuestaPublished in: PloS one (2024)
This study found no association between omental xenoestrogen levels and leiomyomas or endometriosis. However, their presence in most participants and their association with highly polluted areas emphasizes the importance of limiting environmental exposure to these substances. We also identified an association between hormonal contraceptive use and xenoestrogen concentration.