воскресенье, 13 января 2013 г.

Attitude of Dana White to testosterone replacement therapy


Intake of steroids for testosterone replacement therapy by sportspeople is a controversial issue. There are numerous debates related to it. It is known by anyone that steroids and some other related medicines are prohibited in many sports organizations. But if a person should apply these products under indications of his/her doctor for clinical needs, he/she should receive a therapeutic use exemption. However it is allowed to use even anabolic steroids for therapeutic purposes, such sportspersons are frequently demonized and named “cheaters”. In fact, it is unfair.
What does Dana White, the UFC president, think about application of steroids for testosterone replacement therapy? Does he blame fighters that administer steroids in order to increase their low levels of testosterone? Dana White affirms that any person with hypogonadism should apply steroids, if these medicines are recommended by his doctor. However it is fair, let note why some sportsmen have low testosterone levels. It is proven scientifically that steroid abuse may lead to suppression of natural testosterone production. Thus, several fighters and other sportspersons that have taken previously steroids for performance-enhancing effects may experience hypogonadism. Hence, their physicians recommend them applying several steroids in order to enhance their testosterone levels.
According to Dana White, testosterone replacement therapy is legal for all individuals, including professional sportsmen. So, if any sportsman experiences hypogonadism, he should be allowed to apply steroids indicated by his doctor. He should reach normal testosterone levels that characterize any healthy man of his age.
But the UFC president makes it clear that any fighter or another sportsperson who uses anabolic steroids and/or other banned drugs for athletic purposes must be suspended from competitions. It is important to make difference between those that take steroids for medical needs and those that want to obtain muscle mass and strength with the help these medicines. Nobody is allowed to take anabolic steroids for athletic purposes. It is forbidden in sports. Those that break anti-doping rules should be sanctioned. Sports must be drug-free.
It seems to be surprising that statements of Dana White differ substantially from statements presented by anti-doping officers. As you know, words of certain anti-doping officers for steroid users are much harsher than those said by the UFC president.

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