Girls were starting to develop sexually at 8 years of age. Studies have shown with this early puberty also the young girls to be more aggressive, depressed and socially withdrawn. Breast cancer and testicular cancer are in epidemic proportions. Girls are entering puberty earlier than ever. Two synthetic chemicals PCB and DDE exposure during pregnancy are being held responsible.
Early puberty is linked to increased risk of breast cancer.
Endocrine disrupters can either imitate or act as a hormone by activating estrogen receptor sites. They can bind with the receptor sites without activating them. This causes the hormones to be blocked from the receptor sites. Steroids are a product of cholesterol. Estrogens, progesterone, testosterone etc.