Any athlete should be allowed to take steroids for medical needs

Administration of steroids for testosterone replacement therapy by sportspeople is a controversial issue. There are numerous debates connected with it. It is known by everyone that steroids and some other related medications are prohibited in many sports organizations. But if a person should take these products under guidelines of his/her doctor for therapeutic needs, he/she should receive a therapeutic use exemption. Although it is permitted to administer even anabolic steroids for clinical purposes, such sportspersons are frequently blamed and named “cheaters”. Actually, it is not fair.
What does Dana White, the UFC president, believe about usage of steroids for testosterone replacement therapy? Does he demonize fighters that administer steroids in order to increase their low levels of testosterone? Dana White considers that any person with hypogonadism should use steroids, if these medications are indicated by his doctor. Although it is fair, let notice why some sportspersons have low testosterone levels. It is proven scientifically that steroid abuse may cause suppression of natural testosterone secretion. So, certain fighters and other sportspersons that have used previously steroids for performance-enhancing effects may experience hypogonadism. Hence, their physicians recommend them applying some steroids in order to increase their testosterone levels.
According to the UFC president, testosterone replacement therapy is legal for all individuals, including professional sportspersons. So, if any athlete experiences hypogonadism, he should be allowed to apply steroids indicated by his health care provider. He should reach normal testosterone levels that characterize any healthy man of his age.
But Dana White makes it clear that any fighter or another sportsperson that administers anabolic steroids and/or other banned drugs for athletic purposes must be sentenced to bans. It is necessary to make difference between those that take steroids for medical needs and those that desire to gain muscle mass and strength with the help these preparations. No one is allowed to use anabolic steroids for performance-enhancing effects. It is forbidden in sports. Those that violate anti-doping rules must be punished. Sports must be free from doping.
It seems to be strange that statements of Dana White differ substantially from statements presented by anti-doping officials. As you know, words of some anti-doping officers for steroid users are much harsher than those said by the UFC president.