Posted on 09/13/2011 7:14:54 AM PDT by SanFranDan
FULLTITLE: Why fathers are faithful: Becoming a dad causes a testosterone drop that makes men less likely to stray
They say having a family changes a man for ever. But it may not just be a sense of duty that drives new dads to swap evenings in the pub for quiet nights at home.
Scientists have discovered fatherhood can halve testosterone levels – and stop men from straying.
A study has found that when men become fathers, their bodies suppress production of the sex hormone, making them more interested in parenting than mating.
American researchers studied more than 600 men over a five-year period in their 20s. During this time, around a third had a child with their partner.
The scientists found that this group started off with the highest testosterone levels, but having their first child made their production of the hormone plummet.
And the biggest drop was in fathers who took the most hands-on approach to child care.
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I call BS.
testosterone bad, estrogene good meme
I question the validity of the science. It may have more to do with the lack of sex. Use it or lose it.
I’m only having one at a time ;-). The 10th should be born in January; I’ve never had one past the due date, and I’d hate to start now.
Hey, now...
Actually, I’m trying not to laugh!
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