<unk> s are found in a variety of different consumer products, agricultural products, and chemicals. Common sources of<unk> s include: * Contraceptives and Hormone Therapies<unk> s and xenoestrogens are commonly used in oral contraceptives such as birth control pills and hormone replacement therapies due to their similarities to natural hormones. * Agriculture Synthetic estrogenic drugs such as the bovine growth hormone (BVG) are commonly used to increase the size of cattle and maximize the amount of meat and dairy product that can come from them.<unk> s are also found in certain pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides. * Plastics<unk> s are found in almost all plastics, and they appear in many consumer products that use plastic elements or plastic packaging. Common<unk> s in plastics and other industrial compounds include BPA, Phthalates, PVC, and PCBs. These can be found in several household items, including plastic dishes and utensils, Styrofoam, cling wrap, flooring, toys, and other items containing plastic or plasticizers. In 2000, the FDA banned the use of phthalates in baby toys due to health concerns. * Cleaning and Cosmetic Products Many household products can contain certain<unk> s, including laundry detergent, fabric softeners, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, makeup and cosmetic products, feminine hygiene products.
Xenohormone
Neurohormone
Hormone
Local hormone
Prohormone
Gastrointestinal hormone
Sex hormone
Neurotransmitter