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Effects of phytoestrogen on sexual development
Shin Hye Kim, Mi Jung Park
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2012;55(8):265-271.   Published online August 23, 2012

Phytoestrogen is an estrogenic compound that occurs naturally in plants. The most common sources of phytoestrogen are soybean products, which contain high levels of isoflavones. This compound, which has structural similarity with estrogen, can act as an estrogen receptor agonist or antagonist. Animal studies provide evidence of the significant effects of phytoestrogen on sexual development, including altered pubertal timing, impaired...