Anogenital distance in human male and female newborns: a descriptive, cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Longnecker Matthew P (Author), Yanez-Marquez Edith (Author), Romano-Riquer Patricia (Author), Salazar-Martinez Eduardo (Author), Hernandez-Avila Mauricio (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2004-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In animal studies of the effects of hormonally active agents, measurement of anogenital distance (AGD) is now routine, and serves as a bioassay of fetal androgen action. Although measurement of AGD in humans has been discussed in the...