President Trump signed an executive order to ban transgender athletes from women's sports, citing biological advantages. However, endocrinologist Dr. Bradley Anawalt argues that before puberty, there is no competitive advantage between boys and girls. Additionally, studies have shown that trans women maintain some physical abilities even after undergoing hormone therapy. The ongoing debate emphasizes a conflict between fairness and inclusivity in sports. The executive order has led to legal action from transgender students in New Hampshire seeking to challenge their exclusion from girls sports.
The best data is from military recruits... trans women remained faster for up to two years after the initiation of gender affirming hormone therapy.
Anawalt stated, 'So the whole conversation about the effects of hormone therapy for transgender athletes is irrelevant for anybody who hasn't gone through puberty.'
In the overall debate about trans athletes in competitive sports, fairness and inclusivity are two virtues that may be at odds.
Trump's executive order banning trans athletes from women's sports has drawn a lawsuit from two transgender students challenging their eligibility.
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