Chemical tied to hormonal syndrome

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http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE70A5VJ20110111

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome have increased blood levels of the widely used industrial chemical bisphenol A, a small study finds -- raising the question of whether the compound plays some role in the disorder.

Among 71 women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), researchers found that on average, they had higher blood levels of bisphenol A, or BPA, compared with 100 healthy women the same age and weight.

The findings, reported in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, do not prove that BPA contributes to the ovary disorder.

But the researchers say that future studies should look into that possibility.

[MannyGoldstein]

1. It was about 50% higher in the PCOS group

Big difference.

Something's up.

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2. Haven't other countries banned this stuff?

Chemical industry must be a big source of campaign funds in the USA.