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  • Most probably yes. What you say is correct, but take into account that different genetic anomalies lead to intersex people with different characteristics, so that’s something that needs investigation. Surely they fit neither into male not into female categories, but furthermore they maybe not fit into a single intersex category either.

    As for now though, basically for political reasons related to gender labeling, we have the current highly unfair situation.


  • There are well established reference ranges of normal values for males and females and different age groups. It’s not a problem from a medical point of view to find out which people have abnormal values.

    The discussion is not about this specific person. It’s not a personal matter. The discussion is about the rules. Either testosterone should be removed from the list of doping substances for every female athlete or otherwise those who are out of range should not be eligible to compete. The current rules promote blatant unfairness and that hasn’t anything to do with any specific person.



  • We are not talking about a general biologic advantage in this case, but for an advantage that arises from a substance that is banned as a doping substance for the rest of female athletes.

    That undoubtedly creates double standards. Period. Either testosterone should get removed from the list of doping substances for all females or those who have abnormal levels (for any reason) should not qualify to compete in the same class with other female athletes. It’s totally unfair to have it both ways.