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A suspected link between abnormal breast growth in young boys and the use of lavender and tea tree oils has been given new weight, after a study found eight chemicals contained in the oils interfere with hormones. 一项研究发现，精油中含有8种会干扰荷尔蒙的化学物质，这让年轻男孩乳房发育异常与使用薰衣草精油和茶树精油有关的疑虑有所加重。 Gynaecomastia is rare, and there is often no obvious cause. But there have been a number of cases linked to use of these essential oils. 男性乳房发育症很少见，常常没有明显的原因。但是现在有很多案例都发现与使用这些精油有关。 The American study found that key chemicals in the oils boost oestrogen and inhibit testosterone. 这项美国的研究发现，这些精油中的关键化学物质能促进雌激素和抑制睾酮。 | 
