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Genetic Associations of Birthweight, Childhood, and Adult BMI on Testosterone Levels: A Mendelian Randomization.

Zhongyu JianChi YuanLi MaXi Jin
Published in: The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism (2022)
Our study supports that birthweight, childhood BMI, and adult BMI affect testosterone levels in men and women in adult life. The genetic associations of childhood BMI on testosterone levels are consistent with adult BMI, but not with birthweight.
Keyphrases
  • body mass index
  • childhood cancer
  • weight gain
  • gestational age
  • young adults
  • early life
  • genome wide