Maternal 11-ketoandrostenedione rises through normal pregnancy and is the dominant 11-oxygenated androgen in cord blood.

Xin HeMargaret BankerMuraly PuttabyatappaVasantha PadmanabhanRichard J Auchus

Published in: The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism (2021)

Placental 17βHSD2 activity defends the fetus against the androgen 11-ketotestosterone. Our normative values may be used in future studies of 11oAs in complicated pregnancies.

Keyphrases

cord blood
pregnancy outcomes
preterm birth
pregnant women
birth weight
gestational age
current status
case control
body mass index
weight gain