I do know this. I was implying that it would be better that people get roids from their doc in controlled amounts. Rather than trial and error with dosages that WAY super-physiologic!
At the competitive level, most bodybuilders know far more about steriods and their application than most doc's do. However, doc's would "bone up" on their knowledge if there were a bigger market for it.
That said, there are actually a number of doc's who help competitors b/c they know the builder is going to do the steriods anyway so they figure helping to mitigate the long term damage is better than doing nothing at all.
Actually, Archy, I know this too. Top end bodybuilders do know a shit ton more than most docs do. In fact, I had to do a ton of my own research on overtraining induced hypogonadism and treatment because NON of my docs at the time knew what fuck was going on. Even the endocrinologist said "people your age just don't ever have low testosterone". He said "just keep exercising". I did, and got sicker.
So yes, you are right on. I'm curious though, whats your background? You obviously know quite a bit about exercise endocrinology.
Dude, please dont post pics of your tiny shrivelled balls.