Cohort profile: The Copenhagen Analgesic Study-The COPANA cohort.

analgesics cohort study endocrine disruption gonadal function hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis minipuberty

Journal

Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology
ISSN: 1365-3016
Titre abrégé: Paediatr Perinat Epidemiol
Pays: England
ID NLM: 8709766

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
07 Mar 2024
Historique:
revised: 30 01 2024
received: 26 10 2023
accepted: 07 02 2024
medline: 8 3 2024
pubmed: 8 3 2024
entrez: 7 3 2024
Statut: aheadofprint

Résumé

Development of the gonads during fetal life is complex and vital for adult reproductive health. Cell and animal studies have shown an alarming effect of mild analgesics on germ cells in both males and females. More than 50% of pregnant women use mild analgesics during pregnancy, which potentially could compromise the reproductive health of the next generation. We present a research protocol designed to evaluate the effect of prenatal exposure to mild analgesics and endocrine-disrupting chemicals on gonadal function in the offspring. Healthy, singleton pregnant women and their partners. The COPANA cohort is a prospective, observational pregnancy and birth cohort. Participants were enrolled during the first trimester of pregnancy. Information on the use of mild analgesics was collected retrospectively 3 months prior to pregnancy and prospectively every 2 weeks throughout the study. We collected extensive data on lifestyle and reproductive health. Biospecimens were collected in the first trimester (maternal and paternal urine- and blood samples), in the third trimester in conjunction with a study-specific ultrasound scan (maternal urine sample), and approximately 3 months post-partum during the infant minipuberty period (maternal and infant urine- and blood samples). A comprehensive evaluation of reproductive function in the infants during the minipuberty phase was performed, including an ultrasound scan of the testis or ovaries and uterus. In total, 685 pregnant women and their partners were included between March 2020 and January 2022. A total of 589 infants (287 males) and their parents completed the follow-up during the minipuberty phase (December 2020-November 2022). The Copenhagen Analgesic Study holds the potential to provide novel and comprehensive insights into the impact of early and late prenatal exposure to mild analgesics and other endocrine-disrupting chemicals on future reproductive function in the offspring.

Sections du résumé

BACKGROUND BACKGROUND
Development of the gonads during fetal life is complex and vital for adult reproductive health. Cell and animal studies have shown an alarming effect of mild analgesics on germ cells in both males and females. More than 50% of pregnant women use mild analgesics during pregnancy, which potentially could compromise the reproductive health of the next generation.
OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVE
We present a research protocol designed to evaluate the effect of prenatal exposure to mild analgesics and endocrine-disrupting chemicals on gonadal function in the offspring.
POPULATION METHODS
Healthy, singleton pregnant women and their partners.
DESIGN METHODS
The COPANA cohort is a prospective, observational pregnancy and birth cohort.
METHODS METHODS
Participants were enrolled during the first trimester of pregnancy. Information on the use of mild analgesics was collected retrospectively 3 months prior to pregnancy and prospectively every 2 weeks throughout the study. We collected extensive data on lifestyle and reproductive health. Biospecimens were collected in the first trimester (maternal and paternal urine- and blood samples), in the third trimester in conjunction with a study-specific ultrasound scan (maternal urine sample), and approximately 3 months post-partum during the infant minipuberty period (maternal and infant urine- and blood samples). A comprehensive evaluation of reproductive function in the infants during the minipuberty phase was performed, including an ultrasound scan of the testis or ovaries and uterus.
PRELIMINARY RESULTS RESULTS
In total, 685 pregnant women and their partners were included between March 2020 and January 2022. A total of 589 infants (287 males) and their parents completed the follow-up during the minipuberty phase (December 2020-November 2022).
CONCLUSIONS CONCLUSIONS
The Copenhagen Analgesic Study holds the potential to provide novel and comprehensive insights into the impact of early and late prenatal exposure to mild analgesics and other endocrine-disrupting chemicals on future reproductive function in the offspring.

Identifiants

pubmed: 38453250
doi: 10.1111/ppe.13058
doi:

Types de publication

Journal Article

Langues

eng

Sous-ensembles de citation

IM

Subventions

Organisme : Rigshospitalets Research Counsil
ID : E-22717-21
Organisme : Laege Sophus Carl Emil Friis og hustru Olga Doris Friis' Legat
ID : F-23936-01
Organisme : Aase og Ejnar Danielsens Foundation
ID : 20-10-0367
Organisme : Helsefonden
ID : 20-B-0388
Organisme : Axel Muusfeldt Foundation
ID : 2020-0385
Organisme : The Danish Centre for Endocrine Disrupting Substances (CeHoS)
ID : 2022-23219

Informations de copyright

© 2024 The Authors. Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

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Auteurs

Margit Bistrup Fischer (MB)

Department of Growth and Reproduction, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
International Center for Research and Research Training in Endocrine Disruption of Male Reproduction and Child Health (EDMaRC), Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Gylli Mola (G)

Department of Growth and Reproduction, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
International Center for Research and Research Training in Endocrine Disruption of Male Reproduction and Child Health (EDMaRC), Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Lone Scheel (L)

Department of Obstetrics, Center of Fetal Medicine and Pregnancy, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Katrine Bak Wraae (KB)

Department of Obstetrics, Center of Fetal Medicine and Pregnancy, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Ane Lilleøre Rom (AL)

The Department of Obstetrics, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Research Unit of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.

Hanne Frederiksen (H)

Department of Growth and Reproduction, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
International Center for Research and Research Training in Endocrine Disruption of Male Reproduction and Child Health (EDMaRC), Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Trine Holm Johannsen (TH)

Department of Growth and Reproduction, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
International Center for Research and Research Training in Endocrine Disruption of Male Reproduction and Child Health (EDMaRC), Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Kristian Almstrup (K)

Department of Growth and Reproduction, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
International Center for Research and Research Training in Endocrine Disruption of Male Reproduction and Child Health (EDMaRC), Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Karin Sundberg (K)

Department of Obstetrics, Center of Fetal Medicine and Pregnancy, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Hanne Kristine Hegaard (HK)

The Department of Obstetrics, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Anders Juul (A)

Department of Growth and Reproduction, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
International Center for Research and Research Training in Endocrine Disruption of Male Reproduction and Child Health (EDMaRC), Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Casper P Hagen (CP)

Department of Growth and Reproduction, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
International Center for Research and Research Training in Endocrine Disruption of Male Reproduction and Child Health (EDMaRC), Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.

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