Phtalates- are endocrin disrupters. Meaning the mess with your hormones. So they make men more effiminate & less testosterone.
In women - they can cause cancer, breast cancer, uterine cancer,
Polycystic ovary syndrome, Obesity, Heavy Facial hair on Women, Diabetes, & INTERTILITY.
So what do these Hormone Disrupters & Plasticers- the Pthalates- do to fetuses in the WOMB? Hmmmm- any connection to them & kids having Gender Identity Issues?
from wikipedia
"a variety of phthalates- In fact, almost all plastic products, including those advertised as "BPA free", have been found to leach endocrine-disrupting chemicals."
You can bet on it have strange side effects in the womb.