University of Michigan: Expectant Lesbian Couples See Benefits in Lower Prenatal Testosterone Levels
August 12, 2020
August 12, 2020
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release:
Among lesbian couples expecting their first child, low prenatal testosterone levels predict a higher quality of nuturing behavior, according to a new University of Michigan study.
People tend to associate the hormone testosterone with males, competition and dominance. But women also have testosterone and it is also associated with caregiving and nurturance.
However . . .
Among lesbian couples expecting their first child, low prenatal testosterone levels predict a higher quality of nuturing behavior, according to a new University of Michigan study.
People tend to associate the hormone testosterone with males, competition and dominance. But women also have testosterone and it is also associated with caregiving and nurturance.
However . . .