hrp0086p1-p347 | Gonads & DSD P1 | ESPE2016

The International AGD Consortium: A Multi-center Study of 3939 Infants and Children with Anogenital Distance Measurements

Lindhardt Johansen Marie , Thankamony Ajay , Acerini Carlo , Kold Jensen Tina , Main Katharina M. , Holm Petersen Jorgen , Swan Shanna , Juul Anders

Background: The anogenital distance (AGD) is considered a valid marker of altered androgen action in utero. Recently, reduced AGD has been shown in males with hypospadias, cryptorchidism, reduced semen quality and infertility. It has also been proposed as a new marker to be used by clinicians when managing patients with Disorders of Sex Development. However, little normative data exist and measurement methods vary.Objective and hypotheses: We established...