It turns out that you don't always have to go to the doctor - try this simple method.
We often say that men and women are the same except for the private parts of the body. However, this is not so - there are several biological signs by which they differ from each other. For example, the "finger index" known in medicine.
Read our material to find out why this indicator can explain your hormonal problems.
When changes start to show
From the age of two, sexual dimorphism manifests itself, reflected in the ratio of the length of the index and ring fingers. This is especially evident on the right hand, according to doctors. This process is hormone-related - testosterone is responsible for the size of the ring finger, while estrogen is responsible for the growth of the index finger.
How does it help doctors
This is the simplest variant of genotyping for androgen receptors in humans. In simple terms, the ratio of the lengths of the fingers indicates whether a woman has problems with hormonal levels.
Androgens are usually the cause of metabolic and functional disorders, although their effect on the female body is still not fully understood.
A long ring finger in women can talk about polycystic ovary disease, menstrual irregularities, problems with conception and infertility. However, the final diagnosis is always made by the doctor - the finger index only helps geneticists to superficially identify the problem.
What do you do
If you compared the length of the fingers and found a violation in yourself, but did not notice any problems with the menstrual cycle, you still need to come to the doctor for an examination. Remember that you need to visit the gynecologist at least once a year, and in case of violations - once every six months. The same applies to the endocrinologist: annually get tested for hormones of the reproductive system and thyroid gland to prevent changes in the background.
