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Postpartum paternal testosterone
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What experts have said about Postpartum paternal testosterone
2 statements · 1 positive · 1 negative
Paternal testosterone typically rebounds as the child gets older.
“you typically see some rebound when the baby is getting older”
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Higher post-birth paternal testosterone is associated with partner dissatisfaction and aggression.
“men who had relatively higher testosterone after their baby's birth had partners who were more dissatisfied in the relationship and reported more intimate partner aggression”
Open the episode · The Scientist Who Scans Fathers' Brains: Parenthood Shrinks Your Brain, And Drops Testosterone 25%!Listen at 12:57
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