hrp0089p1-p223 | Sex Differentiation, Gonads and Gynaecology or Sex Endocrinology P1 | ESPE2018

Sex-Differences in Reproductive Hormones During Mini-Puberty in Infants with Normal and Disordered Sex Development

Johannsen Trine Holm , Main Katharina M , Ljubicic Marie Lindhardt , Jensen Tina Kold , Andersen Helle Raun , Andersen Marianne Skovsager , Petersen Jorgen Holm , Andersson Anna-Maria , Juul Anders

Context: The early activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis during infancy can be used in the evaluation of infants suspected of disorders of sex development (DSD). However, few data exists on sex-specific reference ranges for these hormones during early life.Objective: To evaluate sex-differences in reproductive hormone concentrations in serum from healthy infants in order to define sex-specific cut-off values and to apply these in infants ...