ISSN 1662-4009 (online)

Previous issue | Volume 21 | ESPEYB21

Yearbook of Paediatric Endocrinology 2024

8. Adrenals

Food for Thought

ey0021.8-19 | Food for Thought | ESPEYB21

8.19. Prenatal androgen exposure and sex-typical play behaviour: a meta-analysis of classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia studies

KTF Kung , K Louie , D Spencer , M Hines

Brief Summary: This meta-analysis of studies of classical CAH indicates that prenatal androgen exposure masculinizes and defeminizes play behavior in humans.Comment: Sex differences in juvenile-play behavior have been documented across a number of animal species, including non-human primates and in humans. It is proposed that juvenile play allows the developing individual to practice skills that are important for survival and adult social roles. In human...