ESPE Abstracts

Introduction: Physical growth according to genetic potential is a hallmark of childhood health [1]. Childhood growth is complex and the physiological processes involved in promoting healthy growth are not fully understood, including the gut microbiota. The gut microbiota matures from birth towards adulthood, and this process might be affected by several factors, including mode of delivery, food intake and antibiotic treatment. The bacterial gut microbiota is observed to be mor...

Background: Metformin is increasingly used in pregnancy and passes the placenta. Data on long-term effect on the offspring is essentially lacking. We explored possible effects of intrauterine metformin exposure on metabolic health, in 8-years-old children of women with PCOS.Methods: Follow-up of children from the PregMet-study - an RCT comparing metformin (2000 mg) to placebo during PCOS pregnancies. The primary endpoint was Body Mass Index (BMI). Second...