California effectively bans TRT
The UFC followed suit and banned it [TRT] as well, and today the California State Athletic Commission issued a statement effectively banning it too.
Last week the Nevada State Athletic Commission surprised the MMA world when it voted to immediately ban testosterone replacement therapy effective immediately. The UFC followed suit and banned it as well, and today the California State Athletic Commission issued a statement effectively banning it too:
California State Athletic Commission Executive Officer Andy Foster today released the following statement regarding Nevada’s elimination of Testosterone Replacement Therapy:
The California State Athletic Commission fully supports the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s decision to eliminate Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE) for Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) in boxing and mixed martial arts. California is a strong supporter of anti-doping efforts. As part of California’s anti-doping efforts, the Commission recently began the rulemaking process to require meeting World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) standards as the only way to obtain a TUE for TRT. This standard is so high that it is an effective ban except under the most extreme circumstances. Until the rulemaking process is complete and the regulations are fully adopted, the Commission has a total ban on TRT. California remains committed to protecting the health and safety of athletes and having strict anti-doping standards is one of the ways this is accomplished.