It seems weird to say as a skeptic, but we need more trust in institutions again.
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I have seen the public standards of education in the US drop, which has helped aid the proliferation of conspiracies and mistrust of societies institutions, without which, there is no civil society, at least not as we know it.
The rule of law requires this trust in our institutions, the Courts especially. Attorneys General are supposed to protect the judiciary’s independence and that means avoiding public criticism by politicians. After all, if you think about it the Courts are there to enforce the laws which the politicians legislate. Otherwise why legislate if you have no confidence in the courts to uphold the law.
With regard to regulation in Australia I’d say you are sorely misinformed. TRT is available but it must be prescribed by a doctor. The same as HRT for women.
One of the major problems with testosterone is that it is a PED, just ask Lance Armstrong and Floydd Landis. In addition to EPO they were also taking testosterone and precursors. So you see the problem?
In addition to that there are risks if you are taking testosterone without need. The guidelines for TRT in Australia are the same as in the US. The first 3 are US sites, and the 4th is the Australian government health department’s guidelines, which reflect those of the first 3:
- Is testosterone therapy safe? Take a breath before you take the plunge - Harvard Health
- Testosterone therapy: Potential benefits and risks as you age - Mayo Clinic
- https://www.endocrine.org/-/media/endocrine/files/patient-engagement/patient-guides/patient_guide_the_truth_about_testosterone_treatments.pdf
- Testosterone | healthdirect
Our government’s health guidelines are informed by the AMA (Aus Medical Association) as is our Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme which provides all Australians with cheap parmaceuticals (like Canada). Getting drugs included in the PBS schedule is not without its challenges because there needs to be clear evidence of efficacy.
For balance, the risks of TRT are:
What are the risks of testosterone therapy for normal aging?
Testosterone therapy has various risks, including:
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Worsening sleep apnea — a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts.
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Causing acne or other skin reactions.
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Stimulating noncancerous growth of the prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia) and growth of existing prostate cancer.
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Enlarging breasts.
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Limiting sperm production or causing testicles to shrink.
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Stimulating too much red blood cell production, which contributes to the increased risk of forming a blood clot. A clot could break loose, travel through your bloodstream and lodge in your lungs, blocking blood flow (pulmonary embolism).
Also, some research shows that testosterone therapy can increase your risk of heart disease. More research is needed.
Be completely informed before you decide to self prescribe.
