Table 2.
Testosterone (T), androstenedione (A4), and dehydroepiandrostenedione (DHEA) levels (nmol/L) in umbilical cord samples
| Infant sexa | Androgens | % <LOQ | Median | IQR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total (n = 137) | T | 11 | 0.44 | 0.12–0.64 |
| A4 | 1 | 1.74 | 1.42–2.27 | |
| DHEA | 14 | 6.93 | 4.72–10.89 | |
| Female (n = 62) | T | 19 | 0.33 | 0.21–0.48 |
| A4 | 2 | 1.76 | 1.32–2.27 | |
| DHEA | 8 | 8.75 | 5.99–11.58 | |
| Male (n = 75) | T | 4 | 0.61 | 0.40–0.79 |
| A4 | 1 | 1.74 | 1.48–2.33 | |
| DHEA | 19 | 5.85 | 4.12–9.64 |
T: P < 0.0001, A4: P = 0.23, and DHEA: P < 0.001
LOQ limit of quantification, IQR interquartile range
aTest of sex difference of geometric mean using t test