Prenatal exposure to common chemical, phthalates, found in some plastics disrupts masculinization of male genitals

Early exposure in the human womb to phthalates, which are common environmental chemicals, disrupts the masculinization of male genitals, according to a new study. Phthalates are hormone-altering chemicals, called endocrine disruptors, and are found in many plastics, containerized foods and personal care products. The clinical study not only confirms similar results of animal studies, it also provides new information about how phthalates target a main pregnancy hormone.

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