[Disorders of the reproductive function of female workers in resin-producing industry (review of the literature)].

The analysis of publications reveals that this professional risk-group of females is marked by an increase of obstetrical pathology, fetal death and inborn malformations. Animal experiments proved teratogenicity, embryotoxicity and mutagenicity of some compounds to which women are exhibited in resin and plastic producing industries. Increased chromosomal abbreviations have been revealed in somatic cells and embryonal tissue fibroblasts. Elaboration of further preventive measures is needed to lower the risk of health affects in female workers and their children.