The associations of maternal polycystic ovary syndrome and hirsutism with behavioral problems in offspring.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To study the associations between maternal polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and hirsutism with offspring attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, conduct disorder, and behavioral problems.

Design

Prospective birth cohort study.

Setting

Not applicable.

Patient(s)

A total of 1,915 mother-child dyads.

Intervention(s)

None.

Main outcome measure(s)

Maternal report of offspring ADHD, anxiety, or conduct disorder diagnosis at 7 to 8 years; emotional symptoms, behavioral problems (including peer relationship, conduct, hyperactivity/inattention), and prosocial problems measured with the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) at 7 years.

Result(s)

Prevalence of PCOS and hirsutism were 12.0% and 3.9%; 84% of women wi

SUBMITTER: Robinson SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7185046 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature