hrp0089p1-p021 | Adrenals and HPA Axis P1 | ESPE2018

Higher Dehydroepiandrosterone Levels in Prepubertal Children Born Very Preterm

Mericq Veronica , Martinez-Aguayo Alejandro , Iniguez German , Poggi Helena , D'Apremont Ivonne , Moore Rosario , Arancibia Monica , Garcia Hernan , Peredo Soledad , Trincado Claudia , Sifaqui Sofia , Ossa Jose Tomas , Fardella Carlos , Carvajal Cristian , Campino Carmen , Baudrand Rene , Solari Sandra , Allende Fidel

Objective: To evaluate the impact of gestational age and birthweight on dehydroepiandrosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone-sulfate (DHEA and DHEA-S) in children born very preterm (VPT) appropriate for gestational age (GA) compared to children born at term (T).Methods: We recorded anthropometric parameters in 72 VPT (<32 GA) and 41 T (≥ 38 GA) aged 5.0–8.5 years. Birthweight standard deviation scores (BW-SDS) were calculated using INTERGROWT...