Unusual growth, reproductive issues, birth defects, and gender imbalances.

Increased risk of certain diseases, reproductive problems, and developmental issues.

Perchlorate interferes with the thyroid gland's uptake of iodine, disrupting thyroid hormone production.

Endocrine disruptors can weaken eggshells in birds, leading to egg thinning.

Increased genetic deformities in males and lowering of sperm count.

Can cause male fish to develop female traits (feminization) due to endocrine disruptors.

Can lead to a decline in local frog populations and an increase in thyroid issues in the human population.

Biomagnification can lead to reproductive problems, developmental issues, or other health problems in top predators.

BPA can leach into food and water, acting as an endocrine disruptor and affecting human health.

Phytoestrogens can disrupt the endocrine system, potentially causing hormonal imbalances.

Chemicals that interfere with the body's endocrine system (hormones).

Chemical messengers produced by glands that regulate bodily functions.

Ductless organs that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.

Bisphenol A, a chemical found in plastics and food containers.

Polychlorinated Biphenyls, chemicals formerly used in electrical equipment.

Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers, flame retardants in household products.

Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, found in firefighting foams and non-stick pans.

Chemicals in flexible plastics, food packaging, and cosmetics.

Byproduct of pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and weaponry; found in drinking water.

Byproduct of herbicide production, paper bleaching, and waste burning.

Chemicals that interfere with the body's endocrine system (hormones), mimicking, blocking, or disrupting normal hormone function.

Chemical messengers produced by glands that regulate various bodily functions.

Ductless organs that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.

Bisphenol A, an endocrine disruptor found in plastics and food containers.

Polychlorinated Biphenyls, endocrine disruptors formerly used in electrical equipment.

Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers, flame retardants that act as endocrine disruptors.

Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, found in firefighting foams and non-stick pans.

Chemicals found in flexible plastics, food packaging, and cosmetics.

Byproduct of pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and weaponry; found in drinking water.

Byproduct of herbicide production, paper bleaching, and waste burning.