Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1971622 | Clinical Biochemistry | 2008 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
ObjectiveTo determine hormone levels in a population-based sample of pubertal children and evaluate their association with anthropometric parameters.MethodsSex steroid levels were assessed using RIA and IRMA.ResultsIn boys, changes in weight and height across the period were accompanied by changes in testosterone and SHBG. In girls, anthropometric variables did not change and were not correlated with estradiol.ConclusionsWe observed an association between hormone levels and anthropometric changes when active growth associated with puberty was taking place.
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Authors
Carmen Garcés, Iria de Oya, Laura López-Simón, Beatriz Cano, Stefanie Schoppen, Angel Gil, Manuel de Oya,