Abnormal Genital Development Treatment Antioch TN
Nashville Ob/Gyn Associates
Specialties
Obstetrics & Gynecology
F
Education
Medical School: A Einstein Coll Of Med Of Yeshiva Univ
Year of Graduation: 1976
Speciality
Gynecologist (OBGYN)
General Information
Hospital: Vanderbilt Med Ctr, Nashville, Tn
Accepting New Patients: Yes
RateMD Rating
2.3, out of 5 based on 3, reviews.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Gender
Female
Education
Medical School: Univ Of Tn, Memphis, Coll Of Med, Memphis Tn 38163
Graduation Year: 1993
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Gender
Female
Education
Medical School: Univ Of Miami Sch Of Med, Miami Fl 33101
Graduation Year: 1997
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Gender
Male
Education
Medical School: Oh State Univ Coll Of Med, Columbus Oh 43210
Graduation Year: 1983
Hospital
Hospital: Southern Hills Med Ctr, Nashville, Tn; Baptist Hosp, Nashville, Tn
Group Practice: Baptist Health Care Group
Obstetrics & Gynecology
M
Speciality
Gynecologist (OBGYN)
RateMD Rating
5.0, out of 5 based on 1, reviews.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Gender
Female
Education
Medical School: Mt Sinai Sch Of Med Of The City Univ Of Ny, New York Ny 10029
Graduation Year: 1994
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Gender
Male
Education
Medical School: Univ Of Louisville Sch Of Med, Louisville Ky 40202
Graduation Year: 1980
Hospital
Hospital: Southern Hills Med Ctr, Nashville, Tn; Baptist Hosp, Nashville, Tn
Group Practice: Genesis Women'S Care
Gender-Bending Phthalates
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Male infants whose mothers’ bodies contained high levels of chemicals called phthalates (“THAY-lates”) during pregnancy may have abnormal genital development and possible future fertility problems, according to a new study in Environmental Health Perspectives.
Personal care and cosmetic companies commonly use phthalates in products such as makeup, shampoo, hairspray, soaps, nail polish and perfumes. Plastics, paints and some pesticides also contain the chemicals. Numerous phthalate studies have observed reproductive anomalies in animals, but this is one of the few that examines possible effects in humans.
The researchers found a direct correlation between phthalate levels in pregnant women and subtle genital birth defects in their year-old sons that could lead to impaired testosterone production as the boys mature.
However, the Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association and the American Chemistry Council charge that the study is flawed and purely speculative.
Manufacturers aren’t required to list phthalates on product labels, so the general public is largely unaware of their exposure levels. Go to www. SafeCosmetics.org or www.NotTooPretty.org for more information on phthalates and what you can do to avoid them.
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