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Hormonal influence on genital growth

The impact of hormones such as dihydrotestosterone and testosterone on genital development

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Jan 27, 2026
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How do genetic conditions like Klinefelter syndrome or androgen insensitivity affect penile size?

(KS, typically 47,XXY) is often associated with reduced penile length in childhood and adulthood-related hypogonadism that can limit unless treated with androgens . (AIS) — ranging from complete to pa...

Feb 7, 2026

How do androgen hormones affect genital development in males?

—chiefly —drive the masculinization of internal and external genitalia by activating the androgen receptor in target tissues during a critical fetal window and again at puberty, with conversion enzyme...

Feb 1, 2026

What prenatal markers predict adult penile size and how strong is that evidence?

Multiple prenatal markers have been proposed to —most prominently (AGD), the second‑to‑fourth digit ratio (2D:4D), direct prenatal penile measurements (ultrasound/MRI), prenatal androgen levels, and m...

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