Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Maternal free testosterone (FT) increases during 3rd trimester pregnancy and FT levels are higher in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) compared to controls. Fetal exposure to maternal FT during 3rd trimester was associated with lower weight, length and shorter abdominal circumference at birth, in boys. Furthermore, lower birth weight has been related to higher abdominal fat mass in young children.Aim: To examine associations between...

Background: Prolactin is associated with metabolic risk inside and outside of pregnancy. Maternal prolactin levels could be associated with offspring body composition.Aim: To investigate if maternal prolactin-levels were linked to offspring body composition at seven years of age.Design: Prospective observational cohort study (the Odense Child Cohort).Methods: Maternal fasting blood samples were assessed durin...