Bisphenol a and the ovary

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a synthetic chemical, which is one of the highest volume industrial chemicals produced worldwide. There is substantial evidence that this substance alters the normal function of the endocrine system (Schug et al., 2011) and, therefore, is called an endocrine-disrupting chemical (EDC). Potential sources of BPA include the lining of cans used for food and beverages, polycarbonate bottles, thermal receipts, and dental sealants (Vandenberg et al. 2007; Caserta et al., 2008; Talsness et al., 2009). Public health concerns regarding exposure to BPA are reected by its detection in the urine of more than 90% of participants in the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (Calafat et al., 2008).