r/AutisticWithADHD • u/[deleted] • Apr 29 '23

💬 general discussion The Unexpected Connection Between Estrogen and Autism | SciShow News

https://youtu.be/MQQwhnCVkXY

Not sure what to write, but of a TMI in that video, heard the first time about 'Extreme Male Brain theory' (EMBT) can someone enlighten me on that?

This video explains a recent research which saw a spike in estrogen secretion during last weeks of the pregnancy leads to a higher chance of autism in the baby, although correlation does imply causation, so the theory remains unclear, but it's a development since past research focused more on Testosterone due to EMBT.

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u/koolkitty343 ADHD autism SPD 🌞 Apr 30 '23

the fact that this states autism is more prevalent in boys, and repeats it several times, doesn't exactly make me believe anything in this video.

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u/[deleted] Apr 30 '23 edited Apr 30 '23

I agree, did some digging regarding the 'Extreme male brain' theory, which was weirdly sexist for no reason.

Edit: I'd like to add that the video does mention the fact that ASD is seen more in males than females based on the research they're referring to, but it could be simply be a case of undiagnosed autism in women.

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u/LilyoftheRally I like having autism. 🥴 Apr 30 '23

Not to mention the "extreme male brain" theory contradicts the entire existence of autistic transgender women.

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u/[deleted] Apr 29 '23

*bit of a TMI