In:
Reproductive Medicine and Biology, Wiley, Vol. 22, No. 1 ( 2023-01)
Abstract:
To investigate the relationship between the ratio of index to ring finger lengths (2D:4D ratio), reflecting androgen exposure in utero, and reproductive function among men. Methods Male patients ( N = 180) who consulted for fertility issues participated in the study. The palms of both hands were scanned, and the 2D:4D ratio was calculated. Data on semen volume, sperm concentration and total motility, total and motile sperm counts, and serum hormone concentrations were obtained. Spearman correlation coefficients between the 2D:4D ratio and hormone and semen quality parameters were calculated. Results The total sperm count was significantly negatively correlated with the 2D:4D ratio of the left hand ( r = −0.154, p = 0.039) but not with that of the right hand ( r = −0.045, p = 0.548). Testosterone showed weak negative correlations with the 2D:4D ratio in the left ( r = −0.142, p = 0.058) and right ( r = − 0.149, p = 0.046) hands. Follicle‐stimulating hormone levels were negatively correlated with the 2D:4D ratios of the left ( r = −0.173, p = 0.020) and right ( r = −0.164, p = 0.027) hands. Other semen quality parameters or luteinizing hormone levels showed no significant correlation with the 2D:4D ratios. Conclusions No clear associations were observed between the 2D:4D ratios and reproductive function.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1445-5781
,
1447-0578
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2023
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2081579-7
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