Gender verification in athletes with disorders of sex development

T Qinjie, H Fangfang, Z Yuanzheng… - Gynecological …, 2009 - Taylor & Francis
T Qinjie, H Fangfang, Z Yuanzheng, G Qinsheng
Gynecological Endocrinology, 2009Taylor & Francis
Disorders of sex development (DSD) are most controversial issue in gender verification of
athletes. To make a more scientific, accurate and humanitarian decision for athletes is the
target of gender verification. In this article, we evaluate the used methods of gender
verification in athletes, recommend a useful simplified classification of DSD and propose a
comprehensive etiological diagnostic system based on this classification for gender
verification in athletes.
Disorders of sex development (DSD) are most controversial issue in gender verification of athletes. To make a more scientific, accurate and humanitarian decision for athletes is the target of gender verification. In this article, we evaluate the used methods of gender verification in athletes, recommend a useful simplified classification of DSD and propose a comprehensive etiological diagnostic system based on this classification for gender verification in athletes.
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