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Re:World’s No 1 bridge player suspended after failing a drug... by bjourne on Saturday March 02, 2019 @03:56PM (#19291122)
That doesn't explain the clomifeme. I doubt the drugs are performance enhancers in bridge, but he might have been taking them for other (cosmetic?) reasons.
Re:World’s No 1 bridge player suspended after failing a drug... by HarryHirsch on Saturday March 02, 2019 @04:09PM (#19291176)
Clomiphene is indicated for low sperm count in men, it increases production of FSH and LH, which in turn acts on the testicles. That would also explain the exogenous testosterone. Thanks, Guardian, for letting the world know about that person's medical issues.
Re:World’s No 1 bridge player suspended after failing a drug... by stochastic_monk on Saturday March 02, 2019 @04:19PM (#19291228)
It’s also used as an adjunct for anabolic steroids. That’s more likely the case than clomiphene alone resulting in superphysiological androgen levels.
Re:World’s No 1 bridge player suspended after failing a drug... by HarryHirsch on Saturday March 02, 2019 @05:09PM (#19291441)
The compound is used in doping protocols. That said, looking at his photos, the gentleman really doesn't look like a bodybuilder.