J Korean Soc Menopause.  2010 Apr;16(1):1-5.

Endocrine Disruptor and Menopause

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Bucheon, Korea.
  • 2Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea. hyp026@cau.ac.kr

Abstract

An endocrine disruptor is an exogenous substance or mixture that alters the function of the endocrine system and causes adverse health effects in the population and progeny. Estrogen is an important hormone during puberty and menopause of reproductive life. An endocrine disruptor mainly effects the homeostasis of sex steroids. The present study focused on plant-derived dietary components with estrogenic activity (phytoestrogen), soy, and other endocrine disruptors. This article will review the current issues involved in understanding endocrine disruptors in the postmenopause.

Keyword

Endocrine disruptor; Menopause; Phytoestrogen

MeSH Terms

Endocrine Disruptors
Endocrine System
Estrogens
Female
Homeostasis
Menopause
Phytoestrogens
Postmenopause
Puberty
Steroids
Endocrine Disruptors
Estrogens
Phytoestrogens
Steroids
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