Random: length of index finger

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By now, most are probably aware of the scientific evidence that the length of the index finger in relation to the length of the ring finger indicates the levels of estrogen versus testosterone we were exposed to in the womb.

A longer index finger is associated with higher estrogen and a tendency towards maths, physics, writing and intellectual pursuits versus higher testosterone which is associated with competitiveness and physical agility in sports.

Most women have an index finger about the same length as ring finger. Most men have a longer ring finger. Men with longer index fingers tend to be found lecturing in universities, according to small sample studies. Bear in mind that the length is a ratio, so need to measure each from the base. It is a very small difference, but it can still be measured.

My index fingers are markedly longer than my ring fingers. Even more so than is usual for women. I'm wondering if there is any correlation between this and AS, or if it is simply a random speculation on my part? Might be worth a poll?

my ring fingers are longer than index too. There was a thread on this not too long ago. I think that I and my sisters had too much androgens when in the womb as all of us have AS symptoms to some degree while only one brother does.

Really? Your ring fingers are longer? I would have thought the other way around. Competitiveness and sport agility doesn't seem to fit the AS traits, as I understand them. Interesting.

I'm going to whip out a ruler when I feel like looking for one, so I'll get back to you. I know you're all dying to know.

My index fingers are longer than my ring fingers as well.

What confuses me, though, is that my second toes (next to the big toes) are both longer than my big toes...

oh snap son! all my fingers are the same length!!
just kidding. both my index and ring finger are the same size

People with AS, HFA or autism often have long ring fingers. This only indicates how much testosterone/estrogen you were exposed to in the womb, not your current testosterone/estrogen level. A good diet may actually perform miracles when it comes to testosterone production.

Edit: Have a ring finger that's almost the same length as the long finger.

Okay, thanks Reodor. Since I'm clearly not in the ring finger category, there is either no correlation or a wrong diagnosis. I'm interested that you say that testosterone is higher in AS, since that would be associated with war-like behaviour, not the reverse.

Thanks for the diet tip, but I wouldn't want to increase my levels of testosterone. I'm quite happy with being estrogen-driven

My ring finger is longer than my index, but not by much.

From BBC Science:

"Oestrogen 'boosts male research'
Bath University

Male scientists are good at research because of above average levels of the female hormone oestrogen, a study says.

The survey, conducted on male academics at Bath University, found they had high levels of the chemical, which aids analytical skills.

The scientists tended to have longer index fingers than other men, indicating high oestrogen levels.

Oestrogen causes the right side of the brain - responsible for analytical skills - to develop."

My ring fingers are decidedly longer than my index fingers on both hands...I am not warlike/competative/athletic...etc...I am very right brained...if they use that term anymore....my left eye (which ironicly is my bad eye) is my dominant eye, and i am left-handed....

Both my second and middle toes are longer than my big toes. The big toe is kinda like the thumb of the foot.