Attitude of Dana White towards athletes that medically use steroids

Intake of anabolic steroids for testosterone replacement therapy by athletes is a controversial issue. There are a lot of debates related to it. It is known by anyone that anabolic steroids and certain other related medications are forbidden in numerous sports organizations. But if a person should administer these drugs under instructions of his/her doctor for clinical needs, he/she should obtain a therapeutic use exemption. Although it is permitted to administer even anabolic steroids for clinical needs, such sportspersons are frequently blamed and called “cheaters”. Actually, it is not fair.
What does Dana White, the UFC president, affirm about application of steroids for testosterone replacement therapy? Does he demonize fighters that take steroids in order to increase their low levels of testosterone? The UFC president states that any man with hypogonadism should administer steroids, if these medicines are prescribed by his doctor. Although it is fair, let note why several sportsmen have reduced testosterone levels. It is proven scientifically that steroid abuse may lead to suppression of natural testosterone production. So, certain fighters and other sportspersons that have administered previously steroids for performance-enhancing effects may experience hypogonadism. Hence, their doctors recommend them applying certain steroids in order to enhance their testosterone levels.
According to the UFC president, testosterone replacement therapy is legal for all men, including professional sportspersons. Thus, if any sportsman has hypogonadism, he should be allowed to apply steroids recommended by his doctor. He should reach normal testosterone levels which characterize any healthy man of his age.
But Dana White makes it clear that any fighter or another sportsman that applies anabolic steroids and/or other prohibited medications for athletic needs must be sentenced to bans. It is necessary to make difference between those that administer steroids for therapeutic purposes and those that desire to get muscle mass and strength with the help these medications. Nobody is allowed to take anabolic steroids for performance-enhancing effects. It is forbidden in sports. Those that violate anti-doping rules must be sanctioned. Sports must be drug-free.
It seems to be surprising that statements of the UFC president differ significantly from affirmations presented by anti-doping officers. As you know, words of several anti-doping officers for steroid users are much harsher than those pronounced by Dana White.