Age- and sex-related differences in urinary cortisol level.
A comparative study between normal groups showed that the 24-h urinary cortisol level is age-dependent both in men and women. The comparison between men and women with age-matched groups revealed a significant difference in the lower age groups up to 20-24 years. When urinary cortisol values were corrected for creatinine excretion, the age-related variation was eliminated to some extent, but not completely. The correction could correct the sex-related difference in the lower age groups, but it brought about another sex-related difference in the advanced age groups. There was no remarkable age- or sex-related difference in the circadian rhythm.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002940:Circadian Rhythm; D003404:Creatinine / Q000652:urine; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000652:urine*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012737:Sex Factors
D003404:Creatinine; D006854:Hydrocortisone