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  • Endocrinology
  • Reproductive biology

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  • Humans face widespread exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), notably phthalates, through various routes.
  • Phthalates exhibit hormone-like activities, potentially interfering with estrogenic and androgenic pathways.
  • The uterus, a hormone-sensitive organ, is susceptible to disorders like leiomyoma and endometriosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the endocrine-disrupting activities of phthalates.
  • To examine *in vitro* effects of phthalates on endometrial cells.
  • To summarize evidence linking phthalate exposure to uterine disorders and identify research gaps.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on phthalate exposure and uterine health.
  • Analysis of *in vitro* data on endometrial cells exposed to phthalates.
  • Examination of epigenetic modifications associated with phthalate exposure in the uterus.

Main Results:

  • Phthalates possess estrogenic/antiestrogenic and androgenic/antiandrogenic activities.
  • Phthalate exposure is associated with epigenetic changes in uterine tissues.
  • Evidence suggests a link between phthalates and uterine leiomyoma and endometriosis.

Conclusions:

  • Phthalates are environmental EDCs with hormone-like effects relevant to uterine health.
  • Phthalate exposure may contribute to the development of uterine disorders through hormonal and epigenetic mechanisms.
  • Further research is crucial to elucidate the complex relationship between phthalates and uterine diseases.