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Transgender men and nonbinary people are asked to stop testosterone therapy during pregnancy – but the evidence for this guidance is still murky

When I talk about our research team’s work on pregnancy in transgender people, people often recall Thomas Beatie, a pregnant man who appeared on “Oprah” and in People magazine in 2008. The media focus on Beatie and his pregnancy provoked public fascination that tended to overshadow the everyday lived realities…

The Conversation

Five sleep warning signs that mean you should see a GP immediately

Some symptoms related to sleep could be a cause for concern

Liverpool Echo

Strict sport policies force non-binary footballer to choose between footy dreams and gender identity

At 19, Zee Schorsch should be just starting on their journey as a footballer, but current AFL policies mean they have to choose between identity and passion.

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Low testosterone levels may up risk of COVID-19 hospitalisation for men: Study

Men diagnosed with COVID-19 and having low testosterone levels are more likely to be hospitalised with the viral disease than those with normal levels of the hormone, according to a study.

The Hindu

Best men’s supplements for skin, workout recovery, gut and immunity

Keep your body happy with a healthy supplement regime

Evening Standard

How do cats live together? The evolutionary answer may lie in their gut

Unlike their wild counterparts, domesticated cats evolved to live in groups, despite their seemingly solitary nature. New research may help explain why.

Inverse

‘Biology trumps gender’: Athletics could ban transgender and DSD women from female events

World Athletics will review its policies on transgender women and DSD athletes and president Sebastian Coe has hinted the sport will follow swimming in tightening its regulations

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Caster Semenya out of world 5,000m as Coe signals tougher female sport rules

Caster Semenya’s first appearance in the world championships since 2017 saw her knocked out without fuss or fanfare after finishing 45 seconds off qualifying for Saturday’s 5,000m final

The Guardian - AU

Caster Semenya returns to world athletics championships, but not in her pet event due to rules around testosterone levels

Caster Semenya switches to 5,000m because of hormone-treatment rules imposed upon her that she calls "an affront to the spirit of the sport".

ABC News

Caster Semenya is back, so is her sport's thorniest problem

South African runner Caster Semenya's surprise return to the world championships this week coincides with a new reckoning over the rules in track and field that regulate the participation of women with high natural testosterone in female events

The Independent UK

Sex offenders will be chemically castrated in Thailand under new law

Rapists and paedophiles judged capable of carrying out further attacks after their release from prison in Thailand may be offered a reduced sentence if they take a testosterone-lowering injection

Daily Mirror

Women's Afcon final stage is underway with a new challenge - testosterone testing

The 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) opened in Morocco with several storylines that include challenges to perennial giants, broadcast to a global audience, increased monetary payout to the winner and an expanded number of finalists. There are 12 teams left standing.

The Conversation

Male birth control is at our fingertips. Will we ever grasp it?

The research behind hormonal male birth control is about as old as the pill. But a safe and effective candidate is tantalizingly close to market.

Inverse

Mike Bianchi: FINA made tough but right decision by banning transgender swimmers

It was only appropriate that the sport of swimming banned transgender women on this week of the 50th anniversary celebration of Title IX — the landmark legislation that opened the door for female athletes to have the same rights as their male counterparts.

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The Independent UK

Sean Hannity challenges FDA to ‘arrest’ him in tantrum over Juul vape bans

Mr Hannity said he would vape live on air if the FDA banned the products

The Times of India

Don't ban transgender women athletes from competing: Dutee Chand

NEW DELHI: India's ace sprinter Dutee Chand - who was once accused of being a 'man' for failing the hyperandrogenism (male testosterone) test and later subjected to a gender verification test by the national athletics federation (AFI) - has spoken out in favour of the transgender athletes, who have been…

ABC News

World Athletics and FIFA reviewing transgender policies after FINA ruling

World Athletics boss Sebastian Coe praises swimming authorities for their new rules around transgender athletes, adding that the athletics policy will be reviewed at the end of the year.

The Guardian - UK

Decision time: why sport is struggling to deal with transgender row

Sporting bodies now have no choice but to address an issue which for years has been regarded as too dangerous to touch

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The Guardian - UK

Coe hints athletics may bar transgender women from female competition

Sebastian Coe suggested his sport may follow swimming’s lead, saying ‘biology trumps gender’ and World Athletics’ policies will reflect this

Daily Record

Doctor warns 'man boobs' and fatigue could be sign of common condition in men

Petr Holy, a urological specialist at Men's Health Clinic Kingston, has shared some of the common signs of low testosterone.

Daily Mirror

Trans cyclist Emily Bridges reveals 'physical threats' after Boris Johnson comments

Transgender cyclist Emily Bridges, who hit the headlines in March after it emerged she was set to compete in the National Omnium Championships only to be blocked, revealed the negative response to Boris Johnson's recent comments

ABC News

Caster Semenya says taking testosterone-lowering medication was like 'stabbing yourself with a knife'

The dual Olympic champion speaks about the impact of taking hormonal medication, as well as being subjected to invasive "gender verification" testing by World Athletics.

Tribune News Service

Auto review: Goin' topless in the big-power, big-kidney BMW M4 convertible

MONTEREY, California — Seventeen Mile Drive along the California coast is paved with testosterone.

Daily Mirror

Erectile Dysfunction could be 'early warning sign' for mortality, study suggests

Erectile Dysfunction can become an increasing problem as men get older. While this issue is a normal part of the ageing process, new research shows that it is also a key predictor of early mortality.

Benzinga

Lipocine Posts Encouraging Data For Testosterone Prodrug In NASH Patients

Lipocine Inc (NASDAQ:LPCN) has announced topline results from its Open-Label Extension (OLE) study of LPCN 1144, including an orally delivered prodrug of testosterone. Twenty-five subjects were enrolled, of whom 16 subjects from the LiFT study continued LPCN 1144 treatment for additional 36 weeks (total of 72 weeks), and nine subjects initiated LPCN 1144…

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