ea0056gp165 | Paediatrics, Developmental ' Female Reproduction | ECE2018
Koivuaho Emilia
, Laru Johanna
, Jokelainen Jari
, Ojaniemi Marja
, Puukka Katri
, Ruokonen Aimo
, Kettunen Johannes
, Tapanainen Juha
, Franks Stephen
, Jarvelin Marjo-Riitta
, Morin-Papunen Laure
, Sebert Sylvain
, Piltonen Terhi
Background: The age at adiposity rebound (AR), at which BMI begins to rise after infancy around the age of 5 years, is associated with obesity and metabolic alteration in later life. Given that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has strong metabolic components, early growth patterns could reveal predisposition for PCOS. Thus, we aimed to investigate the associations of growth trajectories from birth to puberty with PCOS diagnosis,vbody composition and hyperandrogenism later in a...