Potential Endocrine Disruptors Resource List
Endocrine disruptors are toxic chemicals in our environment that may adversely influence reproductive health. This list of free resources includes information on types of potential endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs); how they may influence reproductive health outcomes; products in which these chemicals may be found; and how family planning providers can counsel clients on reducing their exposure to potential endocrine disruptors.
- Overview of Potential Endocrine Disruptors
This National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences website provides an overview of endocrine disruptors, where they are found, how they may disrupt the endocrine system, and their potential impact on humans. This information is also available as a fact-sheet.
Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (CSC): Chemicals of Concern
This CSC website reviews types of potential EDCs, products in which they may be found, and how to avoid them—including what to look for in cosmetics labels.
This CSC website offers information on potential EDCs in different products by population.
- Potential Effects of EDCs on Reproductive Health
Understanding Endocrine Disruptors and Fertility Video
This 5-minute RHNTC video provides an overview of potential endocrine disruptors and how family planning providers can take steps to screen and counsel clients on avoiding exposure to them.
Impact of EDCs on Reproductive Systems
This Endocrine Society article discusses how EDCs may influence a person's reproductive system. It’s about a 5-minute read.
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and Women's Reproductive Health
This 11-minute video discusses how exposure to chemicals may impact women's reproductive health and contribute to chronic diseases; and how to work with clients on prevention strategies.
Reducing Prenatal Exposure to Toxic Environmental Agents
This committee opinion by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) discusses the role of clinicians in identifying and mitigating toxic environmental exposure during pregnancy, clinical awareness of environmental toxins, and patient counseling. It’s about a 60-minute read.
- Counseling Clients on Exposure to Potential EDCs
Hormones and Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals: What You Need to Know
This Endocrine Society job aid supports clinicians and health educators in counseling clients on what they should know about the endocrine system and potential EDCs. It’s about a 3-minute read.
Toxic Chemicals: Steps to Stay Safer Before and During Pregnancy
ACOG’s FAQs may be used by clients who are seeking to become pregnant and/or are pregnant and want to understand ways to protect themselves from toxic chemicals.
Toxic Matters: Protecting Our Families from Toxic Substances
This resource guides clients in actionable ways of protecting themselves and their families from toxic chemicals. It’s about a 10-minute read.
This webpage was supported by the Office on Women’s Health (Grant ASTWH200090). The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
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