How safe is soy in infancy? Case report of thelarche in an infant

Parijat R. Tripathi; Rahul Reddy

doi:10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20214952

Authors

Parijat R. Tripathi Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, Hyderabad, Telangana, India http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2690-3641
Rahul Reddy Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20214952

Keywords:

Cow’s milk protein allergy, Infant, Phytoestrogen, Soy formula, Thelarche

Abstract

Soy protein based formulas are commonly used in infant nutrition for various indications like lactose intolerance and cow’s milk protein allergy. There are concerns regarding phytoestrogen related and other side effects of these formulas. We are describing a case of possible soy formula induced thelarche in a 7 months infant. There was normalization of estradiol levels with some clinical improvement after stopping soy formula over a follow-up of 12 months duration. We suggest further studies to evaluate hormone levels in infants on soy formulas and to consider it only for appropriate clinical indication and age group.

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Author Biography

Parijat R. Tripathi, Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Consultatnt,

Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology

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