### Correlation
| Attribute | Testosterone Effect (nmol/L) | Estrogen Effect (pmol/L) | Testosterone Correlation | Estrogen Correlation |
| --------------------- | ---------------------------- | ------------------------ | ------------------------ | -------------------- |
| Risk-taking | >7 | <110 | +0.4 to 0.6 | -0.2 to -0.3 |
| Spatial Reasoning | >6 | <150 | +0.3 to 0.5 | -0.2 to 0.0 |
| Verbal Memory | - | - | -0.1 to 0.1 | +0.3 to 0.5 |
| Emotional Recognition | <4 | >250 | -0.2 to -0.3 | +0.4 to 0.6 |
| Aggression | >8 | <180 | +0.3 to 0.5 | -0.2 to -0.4 |
| Empathy | <5 | >200 | -0.2 to -0.4 | +0.3 to 0.5 |
| Muscle Mass | >6 | - | +0.6 to 0.8 | -0.1 to 0.1 |
| Libido | >5 | >150 | +0.4 to 0.6 | +0.2 to 0.4 |
| Prosocial Behavior | - | - | -0.2 to -0.3 | +0.3 to 0.5 |
| Fine Motor Skills | - | - | -0.1 to 0.1 | +0.2 to 0.4 |
| Competitive Drive | >7 | <200 | +0.4 to 0.5 | -0.1 to -0.3 |
| Mood Stability | - | - | -0.2 to 0.0 | +0.3 to 0.5 |
- Correlation strength metrics are well-established from multiple studies
- Bioavailability thresholds are less certain, with evidence primarily from smaller studies
attributes
- Risk-taking: Willingness to engage in uncertain outcomes with potential rewards or consequences.
- Spatial Reasoning: Ability to understand and manipulate 3D objects mentally.
- Emotional Recognition: Accuracy in identifying others' emotional states from facial/vocal cues.
- Aggression: Tendency toward confrontational or hostile behavior under provocation.
- Empathy: Capacity to understand and share others' emotional experiences.
- Muscle Mass: Body's ability to maintain and build skeletal muscle tissue.
- Libido: Intensity and frequency of sexual desire and arousal.
- Competitive Drive: Motivation to outperform others or achieve dominance.
+1.0: Perfect positive correlation
+0.5: Moderate positive relationship
0.0: No correlation
-0.5: Moderate negative relationship
-1.0: Perfect negative correlation
Anything below ±0.2 is considered a weak correlation
±0.3 to ±0.5 is moderate
Above ±0.6 is strong
### Testosterone Levels By Gender
The median bioavailable testosterone levels are:
- Men: 3-10 nanomoles per liter (nmol/L)
- Women: 0.1-0.5 nmol/L
### Estrogen Levels By Gender
Bioavailable estradiol (E2) levels in picomoles per liter (pmol/L):
Men: 35-145 pmol/L
Women (varies by cycle phase):
- Follicular: 110-440 pmol/L
- Peak: 477-1359 pmol/L
- Luteal: 257-917 pmol/L
- Post-menopause: <73 pmol/L