April 2011 PMID 21333673

Prenatal endocrine influences on sexual orientation and on sexually differentiated childhood behavior.

Melissa Hines

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Most contributions acknowledge the role of prenatal hormones, using words like 'evidence' and 'research' to emphasize scientific legitimacy. The tone suggests a respectful curiosity, with some posts referencing specific studies by Hines and others, indicating moderate depth of engagement and recognition of the article's potential influence on scientific understanding.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts seem to support the research, emphasizing hormonal influences and biological factors in sexual orientation development.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest, with many referencing scientific articles, datasets, and debates about prenatal influences.

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Some discussions delve into details about methodologies and implications, indicating moderate engagement.

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The discussions highlight the significance of biological research in understanding sexual orientation, though some mention ongoing controversies or methodological debates.

Abstract in brief

  • The article discusses how sex differences in childhood behaviors like toy preferences and activity choices are influenced by exposure to hormones, especially testosterone, during prenatal development.
  • Evidence suggests that prenatal testosterone exposure may also play a role in determining sexual orientation in later life, but other factors such as genetics and maternal influences are also important.
  • Overall, while hormones have a confirmed impact on sex-typical behaviors and possibly sexual orientation, multiple pathways—including non-hormonal ones—likely contribute to these outcomes.

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@confamiliamx @mariana_fdzr @IsmaelEspanta @claumurguis @EnriqueV01 @HecPizano @LegislativoJal En realidad, desde la literatura científica se han observado factores biológicos subyacentes en el desarrollo de la orientación sexual sobre lo social [https://t.co/t6t2rn4rbU (Pág. 36-35)] [https://t.co/47p17HeS96] [https://t.co/wYdMobeb1f], y a su vez + https://t.co/jJC09cBCrw

Nov 28, 2019 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 1,002 followers View post →
4thWaveNow
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@Aaron_GDAC Another here. At the bottom of the page you can see references to most of her other studies. https://t.co/Y1XxYT9atT

Feb 9, 2023 · 4 likes · 21,473 followers View post →
Henri Gauthier Ⓜ️
@HenriGauthier19 · X

@Astheriaxe @Hugo_Baup @RoyalSegolene Hines M. Prenatal endocrine influences on sexual orientation and on sexually differentiated childhood behavior. Front Neuroendocrinol. 2011 Jan;32(2):170-82. Il y en a plein comme ça. Vous êtes contre le consensus scientifique.

Mar 20, 2024 · 3 likes · 2,047 followers View post →
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@DeSalle211575 @lisabondarenko @Elena_Getseva @radiosvoboda То бачили ці ваші збочення чи нє? Ознайомся з дослідженнями: Тестостерон: https://t.co/6ydVq82s1y Прогестерон: https://t.co/s173rbigxD Інші дослідження: https://t.co/pY0OdVkOxw https://t.co/QlKp6HEQWv https://t.co/34hlBluZg4

Jun 14, 2025 · 2 likes · 9,302 followers View post →
Kri⚡x
@krisxan_andrea · X

@1530elgenerico @Ultraviolencedv @RominaDahl @MioDeMi88234423 @elvirarelv Fuentes: -Fetal physiology and medicine: the basis of perinatology - The hormonal control of sexual development https://t.co/eaBi7aSqZN - Prenatal endocrine influences on sexual orientation and on sexually differentiated childhood behavior https://t.co/GMwGWmJWYq

Apr 10, 2020 · 2 likes · 57 followers View post →
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@zhdanya_anya · X

@rolyanos @dirtyrryoken Тестостерон: https://t.co/6ydVq82s1y Прогестерон: https://t.co/s173rbigxD Інші дослідження: https://t.co/pY0OdVkOxw https://t.co/QlKp6HEQWv https://t.co/34hlBluZg4 Тлюди: https://t.co/nxkI4bsI97 https://t.co/O04kXK802L sexual-orientation-development-according-to-new-research

Jun 5, 2025 · 1 like · 9,302 followers View post →

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@zhdanya_anya · X

@Did_Mitya @VincentVegaMega @MrPusman Ну тобто прислати, ок Тестостерон: https://t.co/6ydVq82s1y Прогестерон: https://t.co/s173rbigxD Інші дослідження: https://t.co/pY0OdVkOxw https://t.co/QlKp6HEQWv https://t.co/34hlBluZg4

Jul 16, 2025 · 9,302 followers View post →
Gabriel Brasileiro ♰
@sougabrielbr · X

@MCD_VDMA @gnjoumblat Além disso, como eu falei, é preciso levar em consideração a influência do ambiente pré-natal, que também é significativa (o primeiro ambiente é o útero): https://t.co/BTRDJu1sXH

Jul 12, 2025 · 533 followers View post →
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@zhdanya_anya · X

@DeSalle211575 @lisabondarenko @Elena_Getseva @radiosvoboda То бачили ці ваші збочення чи нє? Ознайомся з дослідженнями: Тестостерон: https://t.co/6ydVq82s1y Прогестерон: https://t.co/s173rbigxD Інші дослідження: https://t.co/pY0OdVkOxw https://t.co/QlKp6HEQWv https://t.co/34hlBluZg4

Jun 14, 2025 · 2 likes · 9,302 followers View post →
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@zhdanya_anya · X

@rolyanos @dirtyrryoken Тестостерон: https://t.co/6ydVq82s1y Прогестерон: https://t.co/s173rbigxD Інші дослідження: https://t.co/pY0OdVkOxw https://t.co/QlKp6HEQWv https://t.co/34hlBluZg4 Тлюди: https://t.co/nxkI4bsI97 https://t.co/O04kXK802L sexual-orientation-development-according-to-new-research

Jun 5, 2025 · 1 like · 9,302 followers View post →
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@HarpunCWL @titobombardiero @liv__01 https://t.co/2JsWpDV27a Prenatal endocrine influences on sexual orientation and on sexually differentiated childhood behavior - ScienceDirect https://t.co/9nxTKFkuHK INAH 3 - Wikipedia Differences Related to Sexual Orientation Found in the Brain - Neuroscience News

Jun 2, 2025 · 1 like · 38 followers View post →
danw58
@danw58 · X

@gc_hedgehog @rabidoventare @_CryMiaRiver Okay, what about this?: "Prenatal endocrine influences on sexual orientation and on sexually differentiated childhood behavior" https://t.co/5c9L4Tb0m7

Jan 4, 2025 · 691 followers View post →
rosiecreen
@rosiecreen · X

Prenatal endocrine influences on sexual orientation and on sexually differentiated childhood behavior https://t.co/pCQ87t5hJN

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Eric Brooks | ericbrooks.substack.com
@Brookse32 · X

@normfinkelstein 6/9) Prenatal endocrine influences on sexual orientation and on sexually differentiated childhood behavior https://t.co/jt0Gdvbebi

Jun 4, 2024 · 455 followers View post →
Dion
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@ACERTIXO @LillyTellez Ciani, A. C., Battaglia, U., Cesare, L., Ciani, C. (2018). Possible balancing selection in human female homosexuality. Hines, M. (2011). Prenatal endocrine influences on sexual orientation and on sexually differentiated childhood behavior. Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology, 32(2),

May 23, 2024 · 34 followers View post →
sara.art
@saraart4 · X

@davidperrotin @mathildemathieu 13. Hines M. Prenatal endocrine influences on sexual orientation and on sexually differentiated childhood behavior. Front Neuroendocrinol. 2011 Jan;32(2):170-82. doi: 10.1016/j.yfrne.2010.11.002.

May 6, 2024 · 8,491 followers View post →
sara.art
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@davidperrotin @mathildemathieu 6. Diamanti-Kandarakis E, Bourguignon JP, Giudice LC, et al. Endocrine-disrupting chemicals: an Endocrine Society scientific statement. Endocr Rev. 2009 Jun;30(4):293-342. 7. Hines M. Prenatal endocrine influences on sexual orientation and on sexually differentiated

May 6, 2024 · 8,491 followers View post →
sara.art
@saraart4 · X

@davidperrotin @mathildemathieu 10.1007/s40572-017-0145-9. 4. Hines M. Prenatal endocrine influences on sexual orientation and on sexually differentiated childhood behavior. Front Neuroendocrinol. 2011 Jan;32(2):170-82. doi: 10.1016/j.yfrne.2011.02.006.

May 6, 2024 · 8,491 followers View post →
Henri Gauthier Ⓜ️
@HenriGauthier19 · X

@Astheriaxe @Hugo_Baup @RoyalSegolene Hines M. Prenatal endocrine influences on sexual orientation and on sexually differentiated childhood behavior. Front Neuroendocrinol. 2011 Jan;32(2):170-82. Il y en a plein comme ça. Vous êtes contre le consensus scientifique.

Mar 20, 2024 · 3 likes · 2,047 followers View post →
Lance atman
@LanceHirdler13 · X

Prenatal endocrine influences on sexual orientation and on sexually differentiated childhood behavior - PMC https://t.co/jrhS6ObWEh

Aug 13, 2023 · 1,190 followers View post →
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May 2, 2023 · 614 followers View post →
4thWaveNow
@4th_WaveNow · X

@Aaron_GDAC Another here. At the bottom of the page you can see references to most of her other studies. https://t.co/Y1XxYT9atT

Feb 9, 2023 · 4 likes · 21,473 followers View post →
Peter Thurley
@pfthurley · X

Prenatal endocrine influences on sexual orientation and on sexually differentiated childhood behavior https://t.co/7nz74HjBtm Both sexual orientation and sex-typical childhood behaviors, such as toy, playmate and activity preferences, show substantial sex differences, as well a… https://t.co/oXkYhKDI0K

Sep 13, 2021 · 3,409 followers View post →
JAJA ASÍ ES
@Alej037 · X

RT @_ShiroCC_: @confamiliamx @mariana_fdzr @IsmaelEspanta @claumurguis @EnriqueV01 @HecPizano @LegislativoJal En realidad, desde la literat…

Jul 26, 2020 · 3 shares · 69 followers View post →
Alkimical
@Alkimical · X

@MarcoMP13565326 @liberalcr Esto dice la ciencia: *The hormonal control of sexual development. https://t.co/QGswuFHD9K *Prenatal endocrine influences on sexual orientation and on sexually differentiated childhood behavior. https://t.co/BAP2ZB4ItB

May 27, 2020 · 224 followers View post →
Kri⚡x
@krisxan_andrea · X

@1530elgenerico @Ultraviolencedv @RominaDahl @MioDeMi88234423 @elvirarelv Fuentes: -Fetal physiology and medicine: the basis of perinatology - The hormonal control of sexual development https://t.co/eaBi7aSqZN - Prenatal endocrine influences on sexual orientation and on sexually differentiated childhood behavior https://t.co/GMwGWmJWYq

Apr 10, 2020 · 2 likes · 57 followers View post →
Franco
@franco__lb · X

RT @_ShiroCC_: @confamiliamx @mariana_fdzr @IsmaelEspanta @claumurguis @EnriqueV01 @HecPizano @LegislativoJal En realidad, desde la literat…

Nov 28, 2019 · 3 shares · 161 followers View post →
Norami
@King_Mix_Papper · X

RT @_ShiroCC_: @confamiliamx @mariana_fdzr @IsmaelEspanta @claumurguis @EnriqueV01 @HecPizano @LegislativoJal En realidad, desde la literat…

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_ShiroCC_
@_ShiroCC_ · X

@confamiliamx @mariana_fdzr @IsmaelEspanta @claumurguis @EnriqueV01 @HecPizano @LegislativoJal En realidad, desde la literatura científica se han observado factores biológicos subyacentes en el desarrollo de la orientación sexual sobre lo social [https://t.co/t6t2rn4rbU (Pág. 36-35)] [https://t.co/47p17HeS96] [https://t.co/wYdMobeb1f], y a su vez + https://t.co/jJC09cBCrw

Nov 28, 2019 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 1,002 followers View post →
Ed
@eml229 · X

Prenatal endocrine influences on sexual orientation and on sexually differentiated childhood behavior | Request PDF https://t.co/4tKG9E5wIk

Oct 10, 2019 · 421 followers View post →
Gracious Standtrue
@GStandtrue · X

@justifiableWTF @RhiannonAlexis @henry27473426 Prenatal endocrine influences on sexual orientation and on sexually differentiated childhood behavior by Melissa Hines "a role for hormones during early development has been established, it also appears that there may be multiple pathways to a given sexual orientation outcome"

Jun 25, 2019 · 22 followers View post →