The worst part.
Among estrogenic pollutants ("Traces of Trouble," SN:
3/10/07, p. 152), by far the worst offender is 17-alpha ethinyl
estradiol eth·i·nyl estradiol
n.
A synthetic estrogen derivative commonly used in oral contraceptives.
Ethinyl estradiol , the most common estrogen in oral contraceptives Oral Contraceptives Definition
Oral contraceptives are medicines taken by mouth to help prevent pregnancy. They are also known as the Pill, OCs, or birth control pills. used by tens
of millions of women. This synthetic steroid is of necessity
non-biodegradable, at least by human liver. Otherwise, it would not work
as a pill.
JOEL BRIND, CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK The City University of New York (CUNY; acronym: IPA pronunciation: [kjuni]), is the public university system of New York City. , NEW YORK, N.Y.
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