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Experimental evidence from mouse and bovine models supports these associations, demonstrating that phthalate exposure reduces antral follicle counts, disrupts steroidogenesis, causes oxidative stress, and promotes apoptosis. In vitro and mechanistic studies show that phthalates impair follicular function and hormone biosynthesis by disrupting lipid metabolism, mitochondrial function, microRNA expression, and pathways governing redox balance, inflammation, cell cycle and apoptosis. These disruptions contribute to impaired folliculogenesis, increased follicular atresia, ovulation deficits, and compromised oocyte competence. 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