Why Are Synthetic Hormones Off-Limits in Sports?

Pacific Standard - In this op-ed, Leslie Henderson poses two questions: "Should intersex women who have naturally elevated levels of steroids called androgens be eligible to compete as women?" and, "Should athletes, male or female, be able to administer chemically modified androgens (anabolic steroids) to improve athletic performance?" Henderson is a professor of physiology and of biochemistry, and senior associate dean for faculty affairs. Read more...