Fetal sexual dimorphism of maternal thyroid function parameters during pregnancy, a single center retrospective real-world study
We identified sexual dimorphism in maternal thyroid function parameters, especially during 9-12 weeks of pregnancy. Based on previous research, we speculated that it may be related to the higher HCG levels of mothers who were pregnant with girls during this period. However, longitudinal studies are needed to determine if fetal sex differences impact the maternal thyroid function across pregnancy.
Authors
- Meiqin Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3779-0969)
- Chunping Hu
- Dan Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1759-3493)
- Hao Ying (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6098-7017)
- Jing Hua (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7613-0926)
Institutions
- Soochow University (CN)
- Xi'an Honghui Hospital (CN)
- Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital (CN)
- Xi'an Jiaotong University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Endocrinology
- Published
- 2024-08-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2024.1431621
- Primary Topic
- Thyroid Disorders and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Shanghai Municipal Health Commission