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A top European court will decide Thursday whether double Olympic champion Caster Semenya can be required to lower her testosterone levels to compete as a woman, in a key decision on contested gender testing.

A top European court Thursday said a Swiss court did not give double Olympic champion Caster Semenya a fair trial in a much-awaited appeals ruling over contested gender testing.

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Testosterone is more than just a buzzword in men’s health—it’s a vital hormone that influences energy, mood, muscle mass, and even motivation. Many people assume that boosting testosterone requires expensive supplements or risky shortcuts, but that’s far from the truth. In reality, your daily habits and lifestyle choices play a…

Testosterone is more than just a “male hormone”—it’s a key player in your energy, mood, muscle growth, and even your motivation. Yet, many men unknowingly sabotage their testosterone levels with daily habits that seem harmless. Low testosterone can sneak up on you, leading to fatigue, stubborn weight gain, and a…

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Justice secretary Shabana Mahmood is looking into a potential “national rollout” of chemical castration for sex offenders. This is a process of lowering testosterone levels with the intention of reducing libido.

Menopause is something nearly every woman will go through. As fertility ends, levels of oestrogen and progesterone drop significantly – changes that can deeply affect physical health, emotional wellbeing and everyday life.

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