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Enhanced Games: meet the swimmer who thinks athletes should be allowed to dope

A new sports competition plans to encourage athletes to use performance enhancing drugs. William Hosie chats with the Enhanced Games poster boy, ex-top swimmer James Magnusen

Evening Standard

Transgender athletes face an uncertain future at the Olympics as reactionary policies gain ground

At the last Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard made history as the first openly transgender athlete in Olympic history. American transgender and non-binary runner Nikki Hiltz recently qualified for the 2024 Paris Games, marking their Olympic debut.

The Conversation

Olympics 2024: DSD rules explained

The International Olympic Committee has introduced stricter restrictions on transgender athletes and those with DSD

The Independent UK

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UFC suspends ‘Russian Ronda’ Irina Alekseeva for testosterone; indicates USADA bungled handling

The UFC calls former partner USADA's handling of a 2023 situation "unacceptable."

USA Today Sports Media Group

Is there a 'male menopause'?

Men in their 50s experience age-related symptoms and hormone declines — but is this the same as what women go through during menopause?

LiveScience

Why testosterone is so important for women during menopause

Letter: Kate Muir takes issue with an article about the use of testosterone by women

The Guardian - UK

New research indicates fatherhood changes men’s brains

Like women, men’s brains change before and after having children

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Frightfully funny: is being roared at by a near-naked hardman really comedy?

Testosterone-soaked clowning show Furiozo: Man Looking for Trouble spikes the funny with fear – but the hooligan’s knife-edge moments of vulnerability lead us somewhere different

The Guardian - UK

PCOS: Preventive measures to handle this challenging health condition

PCOS is a common disorder that can affect teenagers and young women. About 5 to 8 percent of all women have PCOS. The cause of PCOS is not completely understood. It is believed that abnormal levels of the pituitary hormone LH (luteinizing hormone) and high levels of male hormones (testosterone)…

The Times of India

‘Frightening’ how easily women can get hold of testosterone, say doctors

Experts are worried that women are not being properly advised about the hormone and that it is too readily obtainable – as I found out for myself

The Guardian - UK

Prescribing of testosterone for middle-aged women ’out of control’

Experts warn of long-term health implications amid concerns over advice from social media ‘evangelists’

The Guardian - UK

Osteoporosis in men: What you need to know to protect your bone health

Osteoporosis is a medical condition characterized by decreased bone mineral density, resulting in fragile bones that are more prone to fractures. While commonly associated with postmenopausal women due to hormonal changes, osteoporosis is also a significant and often overlooked health issue in men. Many men remain unaware of their osteoporosis…

The Times of India

BKFC star Lorenzo Hunt suspended 18 months for astronomically high testosterone levels

One of BKFC's biggest home grown stars, Lorenzo Hunt, registered a 172-to-1 testosterone ratio – way above the 4-to-1 allowance.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Many sports are tightening their transgender policies – can inclusion co-exist with fairness, physical safety and integrity?

The inclusion of trans women athletes – women who were assigned male at birth – is one of the most controversial issues in world sports.

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Anti-malarial drug may help treat polycystic ovary syndrome, study suggests

Herbal extract artemisinin, used in Chinese medicine, appears to stop excess testosterone production

Inverse

This Experimental Male Birth Control Works Even Better Than Expected

The treatment, known as NES/T, just completed its phase two clinical trial with flying colors.

The Guardian - UK

‘Natty or not?’: how steroids got big

The long read: Once upon a time, it was only hardcore bodybuilders who pumped themselves up with testosterone. Today it is no longer niche. But how dangerous is it?

The Conversation

Why gymgoers should be wary of using testosterone supplements to boost their gains

The desire for a sculpted physique is driving some amateur gymgoers to experiment with synthetic steroids – specifically, testosterone supplements. This trend is largely being driven by social media, with thousands of posts discussing ways to boost testosterone levels, and high-profile influencers promoting the supposed benefits of using the synthetic…

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Caster Semenya continues court fight to race without lowering testosterone levels

Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya arrived at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg on Wednesday for a hearing to decide whether she will have to lower her testosterone levels in order to compete in races.

Medical Daily

Low Testosterone In Men Affects Heart Health, Raises Risk Of Death: Study

Men who have testosterone levels below the normal range are at a 40 percent higher risk of death from all causes, and those with extremely low T are at a 60% higher risk of death from heart disease.

The Guardian - UK

Pills or patches, sprays or gels … everything you need to know about HRT

Is hormone replacement therapy right for you and, if it is, what type should you take? All your key questions answered

Medical Daily

Harnessing Nature's Power: The 7 Best Tongkat Ali Supplements

Discover the benefits of Tongkat Ali with these supplements that harness nature's power to boost testosterone levels and enhance men's vitality.

AAP

'Testosterone and emotion': Luai backs banned Hughes

Having himself faced scrutiny for pushing a match official, Jarome Luai feels for Jahrome Hughes, the Melbourne half missing a week for contacting a referee.

The Guardian - UK

I feel for women misled over egg-freezing. If I’d believed doctors during my transition, my kids wouldn’t be here

We all deserve better from healthcare providers who sell false promise to some, while shutting down options for others, says Freddy McConnell, a freelance journalist

International Business Times UK

Juventus' Paul Pogba 'Accidentally' Took Testosterone - Gets Four Year Ban

Paul Pogba has a four-year ban after a failed anti-doping test. The Juventus midfielder believes that the verdict is "incorrect" and will file an appeal.

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