Early puberty may be linked to a common chemical used in …
Starting puberty significantly early — younger than age 8 in girls, 9 in boys — may have health effects lasting into adulthood, including higher risks of breast cancer, diabetes and heart...
Certain chemicals may trigger early puberty in girls
Sep 24, 2024 — Early puberty can lead to social challenges and an increased risk of certain health problems later in life. These include heart disease, diabetes, and breast cancer. Since the observed spike in early puberty in girls has been so sudden, scientists have wondered if compounds in the environment called endocrine-disrupting chemicals may be ...
Chemical Exposure May Lead to Early Puberty in Girls
Sep 10, 2024 — Girls exposed to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) may be more likely to start puberty early, according to new research published in Endocrinology, the flagship basic science journal of the Endocrine Society. EDCs mimic, block or interfere with hormones in the body’s endocrine system.
Girls may start puberty early due to chemical exposure
Sep 10, 2024 — Girls exposed to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) may be more likely to start puberty early, according to new research. EDCs mimic, block or interfere with hormones in the body's...
Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals and Early Puberty in Girls
Herein, we show that the growth pattern of CAG is unrelated to exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals and is the major determinant of precocious or early puberty. Presented data suggest that EDCs, at most, have a minor effect on the timing of pubertal onset in girls.
Alarm Bells Ring As Chemicals in Personal Care Products Linked to Early …
Sep 11, 2024 — Research published in Endocrinology identifies certain chemicals, such as musk ambrette found in personal care products, that may trigger early puberty in girls. These endocrine-disrupting chemicals can activate key receptors in the brain, potentially leading to health risks like obesity and breast cancer.
Fragrance in Care Products Could Be Triggering Early Puberty in …
Sep 17, 2024 — A search for chemicals that could inadvertently activate parts of the brain responsible for reproductive functions has identified compounds many of us may encounter in our environment, highlighting a potential trigger for early puberty in women.
Personal care products are linked to higher levels of hormone ...
Sep 9, 2024 — Researchers have also raised concerns that the widespread presence of endocrine-disrupting chemicals like phthalates in the environment may be contributing to girls getting their first menstrual...
Chemicals in Consumer Products Associated With Early Puberty …
Exposure to certain chemicals in products like toothpaste, cosmetics, and mothballs could be one reason why some girls are entering puberty early, suggests a recent study in Human Reproduction.
Prenatal exposure to chemicals in personal care products may …
Dec 5, 2018 — Girls exposed to chemicals commonly found in toothpaste, makeup, soap and other personal care products before birth may hit puberty earlier, according to a new longitudinal study led by researchers at UC Berkeley.