Tag: Sports regulations

According to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), clomiphene (Clomid) has been on its list of prohibited substances since 2004, banning its use both in and out of competition for athletes. The primary reason for the question, 'Why is Clomid banned?', stems from its pharmacological properties that can lead to performance enhancement.

While the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) previously banned finasteride, the active ingredient in some hair loss treatments, due to concerns it could mask steroid use, the {Link: NFL has confirmed https://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/02/sports/football/02drugs.html} that finasteride is not on its list of banned substances. This means NFL players can generally take finasteride for hair loss under the current league policies.