Over-the-counter fungicide can disrupt hormones

(Technical University of Denmark) The active ingredient in medicines commonly used to treat yeast infections has the potential to disrupt steroid hormone levels, according to a study from the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark. This can have consequences for sexual development in unborn babies if women use these medicines during pregnancy.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news