Tracking of Serum DHEAS Concentrations from Age 1 to 6 Years: A Prospective Cohort Study

Context Adrenarche is a gradual process, but its programming is unknown. Objective The objective of this article is to examine the trajectory of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) from age 1 to 6 years and the associations of early growth with DHEAS concentration by age 6 years. Design and participants Longitudinal data from a population sample of 78 children (43 girls) with serum samples for DHEAS and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1)...