Will RFK Jr Deschedule/Decriminalize Testosterone and HGH?

[Zebedee]

I think it’ll be quite interesting to revisit this thread in Feb 2029 & see what’s what with regards to AAS etc in the US.

Personally I’m inclined to think things will pretty much be the same as they are now - but time will tell.

 

[freddymac]

The best pathway to de-scheduling Testosterone has always been via the Trans hormone therapy route. In fact there are D senators, Warren and Markey, that are already out loud with their desire to see Testosterone de-scheduled for that purpose. However, as Rs have taken a position that is clearly not pro Trans, its hard to see a situation where a R house and senate pass a bill that is seen as easing the pathway to Trans therapy.

Exclusive: Senators ask Biden administration to loosen restrictions on testosterone access

Current restrictions can hurt transgender patients’ access to a hormone they need to maintain their health, Sens. Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren said.

19thnews.org

Senator Markey Calls on Biden Admin. to Lift Barriers to Testosterone, Expand Access to Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy | U.S. Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts

Text of the Letter (PDF) Washington (September 16, 2022) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) led...

www.markey.senate.gov

https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/equality/3654301-markey-warren-ask-biden-administration-to-expand-access-to-gender-affirming-medical-care/

So between the reflexively anti anything Testosterone related people and the anti anything seen as even remotely pro trans people, it's hard to see how a majority would be found to support de-scheduling T.

 

[LGOP528]

We very seldom get our freedoms back.

 

[Sicsemptyran]

Agreed with Freddymac, it’s incredibly unlikely that things get deregulated unless it’s for trans.

RFK is a bit of a conundrum because he wants to stop companies and pharma from being able to push drugs/chemicals without a lot of studies, but also wants to open up the market to peptides and health clinic treatments. By their nature, those views cannot be compatible, so one has to win. My guess is it will be the former, and if anything it’ll become harder.