Are athletes with hypogonadism allowed to use steroids?

Application of anabolic steroids for testosterone replacement therapy by sportspeople is a controversial issue. There are many debates linked with it. It is known by everyone that anabolic steroids and some other related medicines are prohibited in many sports organizations. But if a person should apply these medications under instructions of his/her doctor for clinical purposes, he/she should receive a therapeutic use exemption. Although it is permitted to administer even anabolic steroids for medical purposes, such athletes are often blamed and named “cheaters”. In fact, it is unfair.
What does Dana White, the UFC president, state about application of steroids for testosterone replacement therapy? Does he blame fighters that administer steroids in order to enhance their decreased levels of testosterone? The UFC president claims that any person with hypogonadism should use steroids, if these preparations are recommended by his doctor. Although it is fair, let note why certain sportspersons suffer from low levels of testosterone. It is proven scientifically that steroid abuse may lead to suppression of natural testosterone secretion. Thus, certain fighters and other athletes that have applied previously steroids for athletic purposes may experience hypogonadism. Hence, their doctors recommend them applying certain 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 sportsperson suffers from hypogonadism, he should be allowed to apply steroids recommended 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 sportsman that applies anabolic steroids and/or other banned medications for athletic purposes must be banned from competitions. It is needed to make difference between those that administer steroids for medical purposes and those that want to gain muscle mass and strength with the help these drugs. No one is allowed to administer anabolic steroids for performance-enhancing effects. It is banned in sports. Those that break anti-doping rules must be punished. Sports must be drug-free.
It seems to be strange that affirmations of Dana White differ obviously from affirmations presented by anti-doping officials. As you know, words of certain anti-doping officials for steroid users are much harsher than those said by the UFC president.