Tetrahydrogestrinone: The Drug that Changed the Doping Game
Tetrahydrogestrinone (THG) is a potent anabolic steroid that gained infamy in performance-enhancing drug scandals. Originating in the 1990s, it was engineered to be undetectable in standard drug tests, giving athletes an illegal advantage. Its discovery, especially through the BALCO scandal, marked a pivotal moment in anti-doping efforts in sports, highlighting the need for improved detection methods and sparking debates on ethics and fairness in competition. THG’s role in reshaping drug testing protocols underscores the ever-present challenges in ensuring clean and transparent athletic performances.

