hrp0097p1-479 | Fetal, Neonatal Endocrinology and Metabolism | ESPE2023

Early-life exposure to phthalates and minipuberty: is there any relationship?

Lucaccioni Laura , Palandri Lucia , Trevisani Viola , Righi Beatrice , Calandra Bonaura Filippo , Predieri Barbara , Righi Elena , Iughetti Lorenzo

Background: Nowadays, the role of minipuberty in influencing pubertal development is well documented. Phthalates are ubiquitous environmental contaminants and endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) with reproductive toxic effect. Aim of this study is to assess phthalate exposure within the first months of life in a cohort of healthy term infants and their mothers and the possible relationship with minipuberty.Methods: Sin...