The recent study published in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM) revealed that women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have higher Bisphenol A (BPA) levels. They also found that significantly positive relation between male sex hormones and BPA in these women.

The findings suggest that there is a potential role of BPA in ovarian dysfunction. BPA is a popular ingredient in plastic products and dental materials. PCOS is a very common disorder in women of reproductive age. This is caused by excessive amount of secretion of androgens, the masculinisation-promoting hormones. The syndrome causes the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, infertility and heart disease.

Dr. Evanthia Diamanti-Kandarakis, MD, PhD, study co-author and professor at the University of Athens Medical School in Greece, said "Our research shows that BPA may be more harmful to women with hormonal and fertility imbalances like those found in PCOS."

According to her, these women need to be cautious to the possible risks and must avoid excessive every-day consumption of food or drink from plastic containers.

During the study period, the researchers divided 71 women who were suffering from PCOS and another 100 women who were healthy according to age and body composition.

Dr. Evanthia Diamanti-Kandarakis said, "Excessive secretion of androgens, as seen in PCOS, interfere with BPA detoxification by the liver, leading to accumulation of blood levels of BPA."