Effect of Bisphenol A on the first generation of female rats from both parents treated with the same Xenoestrogen

ABSTRACT

Background: Bisphenol A [BPA] is a worldwide used endocrine disruptor that is incorporated in many plastic industries. The exposure of human to such substances starts early during the fetal life, postnatal life and extends throughout the life of the individual. Many agencies raised warnings against the excessive use of such substances. The aim of the present work was to evaluate the extent to which BPA can affect the first generation [of parents treated with the same compound, during pregnancy and lactation], which treated with the same compound during their life time