Article
Anogenital distance as a phenotypic signature through infancy.
Pediatric research - 1 Mar 2018
Priskorn Lærke, Petersen Jørgen H, Jørgensen Niels, Kyhl Henriette B, Andersen Marianne S, Main Katharina M, Andersson Anna-Maria, Skakkebaek Niels E, Jensen Tina K
Abstract excerpt
BackgroundAnogenital distance (AGD) has been suggested to represent a phenotypic signature reflecting in utero androgen action. However, it is not known whether an individual's AGD at birth correlates to the AGD later in life. We investigate correlations of AGD between 3 and 18 months of age and assess reproducibility of measurements.MethodsWe measured AGD from anus to scrotum (AGDas) and to penis (AGDap) in 407...
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