Exposure of a fetus to the hormones typical of females between ________ and ________ months after conception may predispose the developing human to become attracted to males.

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This is referring to the theory of prenatal hormone exposure and sexual orientation. According to this theory, exposure to higher levels of estrogen in the womb may predispose individuals to be attracted to males, while exposure to more testosterone may predispose individuals to be attracted to females. The critical period for this hormonal exposure is thought to be between the second and fifth months after conception.

Exposure of a Fetus to the Hormones Typical of Females