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Testosterone enhances athletic performance, but its regulation in sports is complex due to natural variations and exercise effects. Understanding disorders of sexual development (DSD) is key for fair competition.

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  • Sports Science
  • Endocrinology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Anabolic-androgenic steroids, including testosterone, are banned in sports due to performance enhancement.
  • Variability in natural testosterone secretion and its behavioral effects complicate setting competition limits.
  • Disorders of sexual development (DSD) in women can lead to endogenous testosterone excess, potentially conferring a competitive advantage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the complexities of testosterone regulation in athletic performance.
  • To examine the challenges in establishing allowable testosterone limits in sports.
  • To discuss the implications of disorders of sexual development (DSD) in female athletes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of scientific literature on testosterone, anabolic steroids, and athletic performance.
  • Analysis of endogenous androgen regulation by exercise and competition.
  • Examination of gender verification processes and their findings regarding DSD.

Main Results:

  • Endogenous testosterone production is influenced by exercise and competitive success.
  • Testosterone may impact performance through both long-term anabolic and rapid behavioral effects.
  • Gender verification has identified female athletes with DSD, leading to evolving policies.

Conclusions:

  • Establishing fair testosterone limits in sports remains challenging due to biological variability.
  • Increased understanding of DSD is enabling more inclusive policies for women athletes.
  • The role of endogenous androgens in athletic performance requires ongoing scientific and regulatory attention.