Abstract

A growing body of literature suggests that the intrauterine environment may be important in the long-term health of offspring. Particular attention has been paid to elevated maternal serum androgens which have been implicated in the origins of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) through so-called fetal programming. Previous work has characterized maternal serum androgen patterns during gestation however direct evidence as to the origins of maternal serum androgens during human pregnancy is lacking.

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