Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Have Higher BPA Blood Levels

Women with the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the most common hormone imbalance in women of reproductive age, may be more vulnerable to exposure to the chemical bisphenol A (BPA), found in many plastic household items, according to a new study. The results will be presented Sunday at The Endocrine Society’s 92nd Annual Meeting in San Diego…

Bisphenol A Exposure Increases Risk Of Abnormal Heart Rhythms In Female Rodents

The chemical bisphenol A, commonly found in many plastic household items, has been linked to yet another health problem in animals – an increased frequency of arrhythmias, or heartbeat irregularities, a new study found. The results, seen only in females, will be presented Saturday at The Endocrine Society’s 91st Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. Past animal studies show that bisphenol A, or BPA, can have harmful effects on the reproductive, nervous and immune systems.