Case Studies in Physiology: Male to female transgender swimmer in college athletics
Jonathon W. Senefeld, Sandra K. Hunter, Doriane Lambelet Coleman, Michael J. Joyner
Abstract
This case study, longitudinal analysis of freestyle swimming performances before and after 2 yr of feminizing gender-affirming hormone therapy of an elite transgender woman (male sex, female gender identity), demonstrates superior performance relative to rank-matched female swimmers and a lower performance gap than previously observed between elite male and female swimmers.
Topics & Concepts
TransgenderEliteFemale to maleAthletesGender identityPsychologyMale to femalePhysiologyDemographyMedicinePhysical therapyInternal medicineSocial psychologyEpidemiologyPolitical scienceSociologyPsychoanalysisPoliticsLawHormonal and reproductive studiesSports Performance and TrainingMuscle metabolism and nutrition