Nov 21, 2025 at 09:20 PM
Yes, that's doping. You are unlikely to get a TUE for epo or testosterone.eloy said:If a Dr. recommends for actual legit health reasons, I am not sure that's doping, altho it can
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Nov 21, 2025 at 10:07 PM
A concern is that doctors have been incentivized in some way to prescribe testosterone, or isn't fully aware of dosage needs, nor the long term effects of continued usage.eloy said:If a Dr. recommends for actual legit health reasons, I am not sure that's doping, altho it can clearly be "I was feeling better than when 35" -- as you know, that's the exact reason why therapeutic use exemptions (TUE) exist.
Based on other kinds of hormone replacement therapy, for example, estrogen for women, and testosterone for women (there was a big NY Times magazine feature on this a few weeks ago), doctors might not try to figure out the lowest possible effective dose, but give high doses. Maybe it's because they think its right, or because the person is more likely to see a huge benefit.
Being 60 and feeling better than when one was 35 suggests a pretty high dose. That might not be healthy or sustainable.
Nov 21, 2025 at 11:21 PM
There are big financial incentives for doctors running anti-aging clinics. Everything from botox to HGH and plastic surgery. It's super creepy, but it sells.
Very very few doctors are deep in our exercise physiology world; we live in a tiny, teeny bubble.
Very very few doctors are deep in our exercise physiology world; we live in a tiny, teeny bubble.
Feb 13, 2026 at 05:34 PM
I'm almost starting to feel sorry for this blokes mate ,everyone else is welcomed back to the sport .
Feb 13, 2026 at 05:44 PM
Couple of typos, I'm not 100% getting the subject/intent. No sarcasm intended.Mark Taylor said:I'm almost starting to feel sorry for this blokes mate ,every else is welcomed back .