#769 - Dr Shanna Swan - Why Are Men’s Testosterone Levels Plummeting?
Modern Wisdom
Influence of In Utero Environment on Gender Traits
The in utero environment can influence gender traits, as seen in studies with rats and humans. Male rats between two females are less masculinized at birth, while female rats between two males are somewhat masculinized. This phenomenon is known as the in utero position effect. Similarly, a study in Finland found that female twins were more likely to get married and have more children than male-female twins, indicating a potential impact of the in utero environment on human gender traits.
00:00
Transcript
Play full episode
Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts
Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
