While testosterone plays a significant role in fetal development, it is not the only hormone that influences masculinization. noBorders - Brayden Howie Often the first question parents are asked after ...
Proper development of the fetal penis requires not just testosterone from the testes, but a second hormone produced by other tissues, including the placenta, according to a new study. The results ...
The results not only shed light on a previously unknown “backdoor” pathway of masculinization, but could also explain the link between placental dysfunction and disorders of male genital development.