Ovarian toxicology /
"Today, we are exposed to an ever-growing number of chemicals in the environment and there is an increasing awareness of the effects of these chemicals on the ovaries. As such, the potential for xenobiotic-induced infertility needs to be better understood. Additionally, menopause-associated dis...
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Format: | Book |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Boca Raton :
CRC Press,
[2013]
Boca Raton : [2014] |
Edition: | Second edition |
Series: | Target organ toxicology series
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Summary: | "Today, we are exposed to an ever-growing number of chemicals in the environment and there is an increasing awareness of the effects of these chemicals on the ovaries. As such, the potential for xenobiotic-induced infertility needs to be better understood. Additionally, menopause-associated disorders are of growing health concern in view of the fact that by the year 2025, 19.5% of the population of the U.S. will be menopause-aged women. Exploring research into chemicals that have the potential to cause early menopause by destroying pre-antral ovarian follicles, this book is an essential resource for researchers in academia, regulatory agencies, and industry"--Provided by publisher |
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Physical Description: | 1 online resource |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
ISBN: | 1466504072 (electronic bk.) 1466504072 9781466504073 (electronic bk.) 9781466504073 |