The ratio of 2nd to 4th digit length: a predictor of sperm numbers and concentrations of testosterone, luteinizing hormone and oestrogen

T. Manning, John; Scutt, Diane; Wilson, J.; I. Lewis‐Jones, D.

doi:10.1093/humrep/13.11.3000

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The ratio of 2nd to 4th digit length: a predictor of sperm numbers and concentrations of testosterone, luteinizing hormone and oestrogen

Published in Human Reproduction • Nov 1, 1998

Authors:

John T. Manning

Diane Scutt

J. Wilson

Abstract

The differentiation of the urinogenital system and the appendicular skeleton in vertebrates is under the control of Hox genes. The common control of digit and gonad differentiation raises the possibility that patterns of digit formation may relate to spermatogenesis and hormonal concentrations. This...

Subject

Digit ratio

Testosterone (patch)

Luteinizing hormone

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