Plasma Testosterone, Estradiol, and Semen Analysis in Male Homosexuals

Significance of androgen levels in the aetiology and treatment of homosexuality

“…Similarly, plasma testosterone estimations were studied in 30 male homosexuals by Kolodny et al (1971), who compared them with a control group of 50 heterosexuals and demonstrated that the homosexual testosterone levels were not only significantly lower than those of the controls but also correlated with the Kinsey rating (KR) (Kinsey et al 1948). In contrast, Doerr et al (1973) found no difference in plasma testosterone levels between homosexuals and 2 control groups while Brodie et al (1974) found significantly higher plasma testosterone levels in a group of 19 homosexuals compared with age matched heterosexual controls.…”

Significance of androgen levels in the aetiology and treatment of homosexuality

“…Similarly, plasma testosterone estimations were studied in 30 male homosexuals by Kolodny et al (1971), who compared them with a control group of 50 heterosexuals and demonstrated that the homosexual testosterone levels were not only significantly lower than those of the controls but also correlated with the Kinsey rating (KR) (Kinsey et al 1948). In contrast, Doerr et al (1973) found no difference in plasma testosterone levels between homosexuals and 2 control groups while Brodie et al (1974) found significantly higher plasma testosterone levels in a group of 19 homosexuals compared with age matched heterosexual controls.…”

Plasma Testosterone Levels in the Rapist

“…Kolodny et al (18) reported an inverse relationship between degree of homosexuality and plasma testosterone levels in a group of homosexuals, but Brodie et al (19) have recently reported higher testosterone levels in a group of homosexuals. Four other investigators (20)(21)(22)(23) reported normal values in homosexuals. Apparently there is no consistent relationship between testosterone level on the one hand and form and object of sexual expression on the other.…”

Steroid Hormones, Behavior and Sexual Dimorphism in Animals and Men: the Nature-Nurture controversy

“…In male homosexuals, plasma T does not seem to be strongly affected. Three out of 27 studies only mention decreased T levels and these could be a consequence rather than a cause of the homosexuality (different sexual life, frequent association with marijuana consumption: Kolodny et al, 1971;Doerr et al, 1973;Birk, 1973;Meyer-Bahlburg, 1977;Bancroft, 1978;for review: Meyer-Bahlburg, 1984). Some studies also suggest increased estrogen levels in some homosexuals (Newmark et al, 1979;Meyer-Bahlburg, 1984).…”

Significance of androgen levels in the aetiology and treatment of homosexuality

“…Similarly, plasma testosterone estimations were studied in 30 male homosexuals by Kolodny et al (1971), who compared them with a control group of 50 heterosexuals and demonstrated that the homosexual testosterone levels were not only significantly lower than those of the controls but also correlated with the Kinsey rating (KR) (Kinsey et al 1948). In contrast, Doerr et al (1973) found no difference in plasma testosterone levels between homosexuals and 2 control groups while Brodie et al (1974) found significantly higher plasma testosterone levels in a group of 19 homosexuals compared with age matched heterosexual controls.…”

Plasma Testosterone Levels in the Rapist

“…Kolodny et al (18) reported an inverse relationship between degree of homosexuality and plasma testosterone levels in a group of homosexuals, but Brodie et al (19) have recently reported higher testosterone levels in a group of homosexuals. Four other investigators (20)(21)(22)(23) reported normal values in homosexuals. Apparently there is no consistent relationship between testosterone level on the one hand and form and object of sexual expression on the other.…”

Steroid Hormones, Behavior and Sexual Dimorphism in Animals and Men: the Nature-Nurture controversy

“…In male homosexuals, plasma T does not seem to be strongly affected. Three out of 27 studies only mention decreased T levels and these could be a consequence rather than a cause of the homosexuality (different sexual life, frequent association with marijuana consumption: Kolodny et al, 1971;Doerr et al, 1973;Birk, 1973;Meyer-Bahlburg, 1977;Bancroft, 1978;for review: Meyer-Bahlburg, 1984). Some studies also suggest increased estrogen levels in some homosexuals (Newmark et al, 1979;Meyer-Bahlburg, 1984).…”

Significance of androgen levels in the aetiology and treatment of homosexuality

“…Similarly, plasma testosterone estimations were studied in 30 male homosexuals by Kolodny et al (1971), who compared them with a control group of 50 heterosexuals and demonstrated that the homosexual testosterone levels were not only significantly lower than those of the controls but also correlated with the Kinsey rating (KR) (Kinsey et al 1948). In contrast, Doerr et al (1973) found no difference in plasma testosterone levels between homosexuals and 2 control groups while Brodie et al (1974) found significantly higher plasma testosterone levels in a group of 19 homosexuals compared with age matched heterosexual controls.…”

Plasma Testosterone Levels in the Rapist

“…Kolodny et al (18) reported an inverse relationship between degree of homosexuality and plasma testosterone levels in a group of homosexuals, but Brodie et al (19) have recently reported higher testosterone levels in a group of homosexuals. Four other investigators (20)(21)(22)(23) reported normal values in homosexuals. Apparently there is no consistent relationship between testosterone level on the one hand and form and object of sexual expression on the other.…”

Steroid Hormones, Behavior and Sexual Dimorphism in Animals and Men: the Nature-Nurture controversy

“…In male homosexuals, plasma T does not seem to be strongly affected. Three out of 27 studies only mention decreased T levels and these could be a consequence rather than a cause of the homosexuality (different sexual life, frequent association with marijuana consumption: Kolodny et al, 1971;Doerr et al, 1973;Birk, 1973;Meyer-Bahlburg, 1977;Bancroft, 1978;for review: Meyer-Bahlburg, 1984). Some studies also suggest increased estrogen levels in some homosexuals (Newmark et al, 1979;Meyer-Bahlburg, 1984).…”