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Sex-specific associations between umbilical cord blood testosterone levels and language delay in early childhood

Preliminary evidence suggests that prenatal testosterone exposure may be associated with language delay. However, no study has examined a large sample of...

Authors:

Whitehouse. A, Mattes. E, Maybery. M, Sawyer. M, Jacoby. P, Keelan. J, Hickey. M

Authors notes:

J Child Psychol Psychiatry. 2012 Jan 26. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-7610.2011.02523.x. [Epub ahead of print]

Keywords:

Sex-specific associations between umbilical cord blood testosterone levels and language delay in early childhood

Abstract

Preliminary evidence suggests that prenatal testosterone exposure may be associated with language delay. However, no study has examined a large sample of children at multiple time-points.

Media ReleaseNew study links testosterone levels in the womb and language problems (27 January 2012)